Pros and Cons of Living in Finland (why you might hate living in Finland... or love it)

If you're curious about what it's like living in Finland, then this video is for you! I will share pros and cons about living in Finland from a Finn's perspective: what I like about living in Finland and why you might hate living in Finland. Is Finland expensive? How's winter in Finland?

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00:00 Intro
01:09 Cons of living in Finland
05:48 Pros of living in Finland
15:06 Outro

[kikibean]

America here. I am so happy to hear that you actually get something in return for paying taxes. How amazing to think that investing in the people in your country can be a good idea. Wish we had that here in the U.S.. I am enjoying your videos.

[frictionless]

I work for a Finnish company remotely from other country. Finnish engineers are really smart. I would love to visit Finland someday.

[gemily-iwqe]

Thanks Milla . Very nice to see your amicable videos . I will move to Helsinki soon . May I ask what secondhand website do you use or know ? For a foreigner to prepare for simple furnitures .

[ronyzmiri]

Milla, as always, very interesting and well made video! Have a pleasant weekend)

[akilrl]

As a fin somehow all the beautiful darknes, tranquility and melancholity during winter make me calm and feel good. I have similar preference in music, dark melancholy and heavy.

[Kelsea-]

'Loskapaska' is called 'Schietwetter' in northern Germany, which translates as "shit weather".
I (20) came from Germany to Finland last year at the end of November with my van and found a dreamlike piece of earth near Kolari and stayed. In the meantime I have bought a small house and I love my life here. This makes me the 4th from my school class who moved to one of the Nordic countries.
Two things give me small problems here - the language and the fact that I have to smuggle my beloved wine out of Germany every time.
The move didn't mean a big change for me at all, as Germany and Finland have a lot in common. This is also the case with the deposit system. This is exactly the same in both countries.
Pleasant aspect of my move - my absolute favorite band Nightwish is at home in Finland.

[jameslucena]

Great review, nice personality and none of the cringey 'youtube speak'. Liked and subscribed.

[dewalddelange]

If the sun never sets, you probably need to create an artificial day and night environment, like changing the brightness of lighting, thick curtains, and a big wall clock.

[Alfred]

I like your video. I like to visit to experience winter from London. I want to take 4 days off from work so what would you recommend?

[holoholopainen]

Nice Video & Well Done ! Could You do a video of Sports - that We play here ! #1 Ice Hockey ( #1 Sport as in Canada ) - #2 Finnish Baseball ( PESÄPALLO ) - that IS The only Team Finnish Sport ! being played over 100 seasons - so it has some great history ! #3 Ski jumping - We have been the best for years... #4 Bandy - Many never seen the sport... I am sure that almost everybody would like to know - our favorite pasttime ! Näkemiin - keep up The Good Work !

[kimanthoni]

That"kaamosmasennus"doesn't affect everyone. I have lived in Finland my whole life. I like the darkness. Time to read. Study and play chess. Calm down.

[SandeepKumar-rquj]

Hye Milla, is it easy for International students to get english speaking part time job during study time?

[rachelbatcher]

Hi! I’m thinking of applying for my PhD in Finland. I know the social culture sounds similar to my preferences, but I was wondering if you recommend a good way to make acquaintances in advance? Or any advice in general coming from the US?

[joaopedrodefreitaslima]

Love your videos! Come to Brazil sometime! I'm sure you gonna like it! I recomend you visit Ouro Preto (Minas Gerais State), Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro State), São Paulo and Fernando de Noronha!

[chrisevergreendadson]

Mila, is your opinion where do you think is best for one can travel to ?

[rezorena]

How much is the average housing rent in Helsinki or populated areas?

[TalesByYogi]

Do residents B students also get support?

[kk-omzm]

Ihme? Vuonna 1986 koulu tuli Helsingistä Kreikkaan, Halkidikiin, Chaniotiin. Maailman kauneimmat tytöt. Olin nuori ja yritän löytää joitain noista upeista tytöistä, meillä oli hauskaa kitarani ja rock-musiikkini parissa...Jos joku muistaa, kirjoita minulle...en koskaan unohtanut kuinka kunnollisia ja ihania tyttöjä he ovat olivat...Kostas .

[michaelwilk]

Yes i definitely hate to live here😢 but my wife is Finnish so i kind of "have to" at the moment... weirdest culture I've been involved....

[coastcoastdogz]

In regards to taxes. You say the tax burden is super high, then go on to mention “free” health care and education. Except it’s not free and that’s why the tax burden is so high, it’s a redistribution of wealth, aka socialism. That’s fine if that’s your thing and it works for you all, but let’s at least be honest about what it is.