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Pros and Cons of Living in Finland

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Apr 19, 2023

Summary: The pros of living in Finland include its high quality of life, excellent education system, and beautiful natural environment. Finland is also known for its strong economy, low crime rate, and excellent healthcare system. Additionally, Finland is a very safe and peaceful country with a high level of gender equality. The cons of living in Finland include its cold climate, high cost of living, and limited job opportunities. Additionally, Finland is a relatively small country with a limited cultural diversity, and the language barrier can be a challenge for some people.

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What are the pros and cons of living in Finland?

Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Finland responded:

"Expats and digital nomads often appreciate the high quality of life in Finland, with its excellent public services, low crime rate, and beautiful natural environment. They also enjoy the country's strong commitment to gender equality and its progressive social policies. On the other hand, some expats and digital nomads may find the cold climate and long, dark winters challenging. Additionally, the cost of living in Finland can be quite high, making it difficult to live on a budget," remarked one expat in Finland.

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What do expats in Finland appreciate most about the local culture?

"Expats in Finland appreciate the strong sense of community and the emphasis on equality. They also enjoy the country's commitment to sustainability and the respect for nature. Additionally, they appreciate the high quality of life, the excellent education system, and the safety and security of the country. Furthermore, expats enjoy the relaxed pace of life and the friendly people. Finally, they appreciate the country's commitment to innovation and its embrace of technology," said one expat in Finland.

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What do expats find most challenging?

"Expats in Finland often find the reserved nature of the locals to be a challenge. Finns tend to be quite private and may not be as open to socializing with strangers as people from other cultures. Additionally, the long, dark winters can be difficult to adjust to, as the lack of sunlight can lead to feelings of depression and isolation. Furthermore, the Finnish language can be difficult to learn, as it is not related to any other language. Finally, the cost of living in Finland is quite high, making it difficult for expats to adjust to the local economy," said a person living in Finland.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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