Turku vs Mariehamn — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Country	Finland	Aland Islands
Nomad score	6.4 / 10	5.6 / 10
Cost of living	$3,414 / mo	$3,535 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	14° / 9°C	14° / 8°C
Air quality (AQI)	29 Good	30 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Average high	10.1°C	9.9°C
Average low	3.1°C	4.9°C
Precipitation	69 mm / mo	53 mm / mo
Sunshine	237 h / mo	243 h / mo
Humidity	81%	80%
Rain days	11.4 / mo	9.9 / mo
Wind speed	18 km/h	22 km/h

FI Turku · average high by month

J -1 F -1 M 4 A 9 M 15 J 21 J 23 A 20 S 16 O 10 N 4 D 0

AX Mariehamn · average high by month

J 1 F 1 M 4 A 7 M 13 J 19 J 21 A 19 S 16 O 11 N 5 D 2

Air quality

Air quality
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
US AQI	29	30
PM2.5	1.7 µg/m³	1.7 µg/m³
PM10	3.3 µg/m³	4.1 µg/m³
Ozone	59 µg/m³	69 µg/m³
UV index	0	0.2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	4.6	3.1
Local Payment Services	9.1	7.1
Startup Scene	5.7	2.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Air Conditioning	3.7	3.0
Green Spaces	8.1	8.2
Natural Disaster Risk	9.2	8.8
Noise Pollution	7.6	8.5
Seasonal Variety	8.3	7.5
Weather	5.1	4.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Mobile Network Coverage	9.4	9.0
Power Grid Reliability	9.4	9.2
Public WiFi Availability	8.7	6.4
VPN Reliability	9.1	9.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Accommodation Cost	4.6	3.7
Cost of Living	4.3	3.6
Currency Stability	9.1	9.4
Entertainment Cost	5.1	4.0
Food & Groceries	4.3	3.2
Gym Membership Cost	5.2	5.1
Transportation Cost	6.2	5.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Culture	7.3	5.4
Indoors Fun	5.9	4.2
Language Learning Opportunities	4.9	4.3
Local Experiences & Tours	6.8	5.9
Nightlife	5.2	3.3
Outdoors & Nature	7.9	8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Nomad Events & Meetups	3.2	1.5
Nomad Friendly	4.8	3.5
Online Community Presence	2.7	1.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Cafes with WiFi	7.5	5.2
Coworking Spaces Availability	6.0	2.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	5.6	3.8
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.4	1.9
Internet Speed	9.0	8.3
Local SIM Card Availability	8.8	7.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Fitness Facilities	6.6	5.7
Food Scene	6.5	5.3
Healthy Food Options	6.5	6.2
Yoga Studios	5.6	3.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Healthcare	7.4	7.1
Healthcare Affordability	5.8	6.0
Healthcare Quality	8.5	8.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.6	1.2
Ease of Business Registration	5.9	5.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.8	4.3
Freedom of Speech	9.3	9.4
Political Stability	9.1	9.4
Tax Friendliness	3.2	4.5
Visa Ease	6.0	5.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Air Quality	9.0	9.2
Cleanliness	8.7	8.9
Environmental Quality	8.5	8.7
Family Friendly	8.6	8.6
Language Barrier	7.2	7.1
Work-Life Balance	8.6	8.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Female Friendly	9.0	9.2
Racial Tolerance	7.7	8.6
Safety	9.2	9.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Airport Connectivity	5.9	4.0
Cycling	8.0	7.6
Intercity Travel Options	7.1	4.9
Public Transit	7.2	4.5
Ride-sharing Services	5.3	1.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	7.0	5.2
Walkability	8.2	7.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Coworking Quality	6.2	3.6
Freelance Ecosystem	4.9	3.3
Networking Opportunities	4.8	3.1
Remote Job Opportunities	5.4	4.3
Time Zone Favorability	7.4	6.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Jeans	$98 per pair	$69 per pair
Summer Dress	$44 per dress	$40 per dress
Running Shoes	$110 per pair	$92 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Dining Out	$139 per month	$69 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Cinema Ticket	$19 per ticket	$12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Coffee	$4.39 per cup	$4.04 per cup
Beer	$8.67 per pint	$5.78 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$17 per meal	$14 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$92 per meal	$64 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$13 per meal	$9.82 per meal
Apples	$2.54 per kg	$2.89 per kg
Bread	$2.77 per loaf	$2.08 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.85 per bottle	$1.39 per bottle
Milk	$1.33 per liter	$1.73 per liter
Rice	$2.43 per kg	$2.31 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$13 per kg	$12 per kg
Beef	$19 per kg	$16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$15 per bottle	$12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Groceries	$370 per month	$289 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Health Insurance	$0.00 per month	$23 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Doctor Visit (GP)	$29 per visit	$58 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$11 per purchase	$12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Housing	$670 per month	$982 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$855 per month	$866 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,791 per month	$1,386 per month
Coworking Space	$225 per month	$173 per month
Coliving Space	$716 per month	$693 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Internet & Mobile	$52 per month	$46 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Leisure Activities	$92 per month	$35 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Haircut	$37 per visit	$23 per visit
Laundry	$10 per kg	$9.24 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Mobile Plan	$31 per month	$23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$28 per month	$40 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$6.93 one-time	$17 one-time
Gym Membership	$52 per month	$46 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$25 per hour	$17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Transportation	$64 per month	$35 per month
Taxi Start	$7.51 per trip	$4.62 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.96 per km	$2.08 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$64 per month	$52 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$17 per trip	$9.24 per trip
Gasoline	$2.25 per liter	$1.96 per liter
Scooter Rental	$9.82 per month	$29 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	FI Turku	AX Mariehamn
Utilities	$110 per month	$139 per month