HEALTHCARE IN FINLAND
Public Healthcare isn’t entirely free, but it’s quite inexpensive. Most fees are covered by the patient’s home municipality,
and services like maternity and child health clinic visits, nurse’s consultations, and primary health screenings are
offered at no cost to residents.
Public healthcare service fees are fixed. While these vary from city to city, the fees charged are extremely affordable.
HOUSING
About 30% of Finns live in rental homes. Rental homes are often units in blocks of flats, but you can also rent a detached house or a unit in a terraced house. Rents vary widely in different districts. The city centres of large cities are usually the most expensive.
Homes are rented out by companies, private persons, cities, foundations, parishes, associations, insurance companies and banks. Some employers offer company housing for their employees.
COST OF LIVING
The rental fee generally ranges from 270 to 520 EUR per month. On the other hand, the rent for a shared apartment
in Tampere varies from 195 to 415 EUR per month. In Oulu, the rental fee ranges from 200 to 425 EUR per month.
The cost of transportation varies between different cities.
SAFETY
Finland consistently ranks as one of the safest countries on the world.
NATURE
Around 75% of Finland's surface is covered with forests.
Finland is home to the world’s largest archipelago and has more than 80,000 islands off its coast. Many of these are
easily accessed by car, bike or cruise boat. Finland has Europe's largest lake district and last untamed wilderness, Lapland.
In Lapland, the northern lights are visible roughly 200 nights a year. While many choose to go Aurora-spotting by snowshoe, ski, snowmobile or dog sled, you can also view the Northern Lights and other natural phenomena from the comfort of glass huts and cottages.
FOOD
In Finland, food and soft drinks are about 20% more expensive than the EU average. The main supermarket chains in Finland are K-Market, S-Market, Lidl and Alepa.
The average grocery budget in Finland for a family of 2 is about €400 per month. Meat costs from €23 per kg, fish from €12, fruit from €3.5, bread from €2.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES & CULTURE
English is considered a foreign language in Finland, and the country's official languages are Finnish and Swedish.
However, Finland is often described as one of the top five English-speaking countries for non-native fluency.
English is widely spoken in Helsinki, where many residents speak English in addition to their native Finnish or Swedish, and sometimes other languages like German, French, or Spanish
Finnish culture is characterized by a number of values, traditions, and practices, including:
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Equality: Gender equality is a core value in Finnish culture, and both men and women share responsibility for work,
family, and government.
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Honesty: Finns are known for being honest and sincere in their personal relationships.
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Punctuality: Finns value punctuality and being on time.
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Work culture: Finns are encouraged to take time off for vacation, and many use their vacation time in the summer.
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Privacy: Finns value their privacy and personal space.
JOBS IN DEMAND
If you're looking for jobs in Finland, these sectors below have interesting opportunities.
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Information Technology (IT) and Software Development
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Software Developer, Programmer, IT Consultant, Cybersecurity Specialist and Data Analyst
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Engineering and Manufacturing
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Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Automation Engineer and Manufacturing Specialist
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Healthcare and Nursing
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Nurse, Healthcare Specialist, Medical Technologist, Clinical Researcher and Healthcare Administrator
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Business and Finance
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Financial Analyst, Business Development Manager, Marketing Specialist, Management Consultant and Entrepreneur
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Education and Teaching
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Teacher, Educator, Academic Coordinator, Curriculum Developer and Education Consultant
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Hospitality and Tourism
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Hotel Manager, Tourism Specialist, Event Coordinator, Travel Consultant, and Hospitality Entrepreneur
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Sales and Marketing
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Sales Executive, Marketing Manager, Brand Strategist, Digital Marketing Specialist and Customer Relationship Manager
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