Want to work in the world’s happiest country? Here’s our Guide to Working in Finland.

What It's Like To Work In Finland:

Accommodation – How Much Does It Cost?

Living costs will vary across areas of the country. However, here are the average rents and bills to help you plan your budget:

· Studio Accommodation – Monthly rent for a 45m² furnished studio in normal area would be around €820.

· One-to-two-Bedroom Accommodation – Monthly rent for an 85 m² furnished accommodation in normal area would be €1,346.

· Monthly Utility Bill for Couples – Utilities for one month (heating, electricity, gas etc.) for two people in an 85m² flat would cost around €86.

· Monthly Utility Bill for a Single Person – Utilities for one month (heating, electricity, gas etc.) for one person in a 45 m² studio would cost around €68.

Transport – How Can You Get Around?

Buses and trains are easily accessible. The roads are well maintained and run throughout the country. Finland is well-connected by planes and there are 25 airports ready to take you all over the world.

Living in Finland offers the opportunity to visit other incredible locations in neighbouring countries, which include:

· Sweden – Visit thousands of islands and inland lakes, and trek across beautiful forests and mountains

· Norway – Experience the rich Norwegian Viking history first-hand

· Denmark – Enjoy the iconic capital of Copenhagen and the famous tourist sites and amusement parks

· Russia – Travel through the world’s largest nation and explore the cultures, heritage and lifestyles of both Europe and Asia.

Education

If you are a citizen of a country in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) countries or Switzerland, you can study in Finland for free - you do not have to pay any tuition fees. Tuition fees at universities applying to non-EU
students are 6,000€-18,000€.

Taxes and Pensions

The Personal Income Tax Rate stands at 51.60%. 

The public pension system is based on the National Pension, which is intended to secure a minimum income for retirees whose earnings-related pension is small. The National Pension provides a flat-rate benefit of up to 20% of average wages, with minimum guaranteed income. The statutory earnings-related occupational pension insurance is partially pay-as-you-go-financed and partly funded.

Culture

The Finnish culture combines indigenous heritage, as represented by the country's national languages Uralic Finnish and Germanic Swedish, the sauna, and common Nordic and European combined traditions. Most Finns belong to the Evangelical-Lutheran Church whilst a fraction belong to the Orthodox Church. The Evangelical-Lutheran Church accepts women as priests.

Language

Hi = Hei
Yes = Joo
No = Ei
Thank You = Kiitos
Bye-Bye = Heihei
Sorry = Sori
I'm = Olen
You're welcome = Ole hyvä
How are you ? = Miten voit ?
Well = Hyvin
Good = Hyvä
Bad = Huono

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