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When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Finland, they said...

"Finland is a great place to live, but there are a few things expats should know before moving there. Firstly, the climate in Finland can be quite cold and dark in the winter months, so it is important to be prepared for this. Secondly, the Finnish language is the official language of Finland, so it is beneficial to learn some basic Finnish before moving there. Thirdly, Finland has a high cost of living, so it is important to budget accordingly. Fourthly, Finland has a strong social welfare system, so expats should take advantage of the benefits available to them. Finally, Finland is a safe and welcoming country, so expats should feel comfortable living there," wrote a member who made the move to Finland.

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"I'm a student with limited possessions so I used voovit for the move- not bad but they did insist on me giving a Finnish landline number which we just don't have. Otherwise, it's basically the postal service. We live on the East side but it doesn't feel too rough so far despite its apparent bad reputation. There are a lot of other immigrants in this area, moslems are very visible. So I imagine there are facilities available here for moslems. I recommend living near a metro line as it's very easy to travel to the city but there are buses and trams in other parts of the city," explained one expat living in Helsinki, Finland.

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