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The practical toolkit: the first 30 days checklist, calculators, price comparisons for phone, electricity and banking, shopping guides, official links and a directory of English-speaking services.

Updated 19 September 2026

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Moving to Finland: the first 30 days checklist, permits, registration, students, families, temporary housing and movers.
Tools: net salary, electricity cost, how much mobile data you really need, and more.
Cost of living: what things cost and the best-value option for mobile plans, electricity, home internet, banks, money transfers and insurance.
Shopping: who sells what, online shopping and VAT, groceries, loyalty cards and second-hand.
Deals, downloads, essential apps, official links and the directory of English-speaking services.

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Moving to FinlandThe relocation hub: the first 30 days checklist, permits, registration, students, families, temporary housing and movers.5 pages ToolsNet salary, electricity cost, mobile data need, rent affordability and more.Cost of livingWhat things cost in Finland and the best-value options: mobile plans, electricity, internet, banks, money transfer, insurance.5 pages ShoppingWho sells what, online shopping and VAT, groceries, loyalty cards and second-hand.DealsCurrent promo codes and campaigns worth knowing about.DownloadsChecklists, worksheets and vocabulary PDFs.Essential appsThe apps every resident needs: HSL, bank apps, MobilePay, Tori, 112 Suomi, Wolt.Official linksMigri, Kela, Vero, DVV, Suomi.fi, HSL and the other sites you will need, in one place.DirectoryEnglish-speaking services in Finland: movers, realtors, tutors, accountants.

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