Hi! I would like to ask about the electricity and home insurance costs when renting a private apartment.
I have been living alone in a student apartment for two years, paying €487 per month, including everything (water, internet, and electricity). So, I don’t really know how much electricity and home insurance usually cost separately.
I am planning to move to a private apartment, but I noticed that tenants usually need to make their own electricity contract.
Can anyone give me an idea of how much I might need to pay monthly for electricity and home insurance? I have normal electricity consumption. I use the washing machine in the building for free, cook sometimes, use the microwave occasionally, boil water in an electric kettle every day, charge my gadgets, and use a refrigerator. I don’t have a TV.
I just want to have an idea of the average costs so I can plan my budget for the whole year and compare the total expenses before deciding to move. Thank you!

Hi!
I live in Helsinki and I want to know if there’s such a thing as piano lesson for a specific song?

I used to learn it as a child but I don’t remember much apart from the C major keys(?)

I’m not trying to learn how to play everything. I’m wanting to learn only one specific song. I would love to sing and play piano for that song as accompaniment.

I’m a 21 yo student so I don’t have much money for lessons but are there any suggestions?

Is a net salary of €3,000–€4,000 per month considered high in Finland, or not? What salary is considered above average?

Hey all a group of around 14 adults are heading to Levi for a week for a 30th birthday in January. Can anyone recommend any pubs/bars that would be willing to accommodate us for the evening for some drinks as we won’t be able to gather in our cabins (too small )

Hi everyone,

I'm a 24-year-old Bangladeshi currently living in Australia. I graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance and currently work full-time in business development. I've become quite disillusioned with Australia's uncertain PR pathways and am considering pursuing a two-year master's in Finland in 2027, with the ultimate goal of settling permanently.

I've read about Finland's new January 2026 PR rules, which potentially allow graduates of eligible Finnish degrees to apply for permanent residence without meeting the usual residence-duration requirement.

However, I'm confused about a few things:

1. Can I apply for PR immediately after completing an eligible master's and meeting the Finnish language requirement (A2 or 15 credits)?

2. Would a post-study job-seeking A permit satisfy the PR requirements, or would I need employment or another qualifying residence basis?

3. How difficult is finding employment in Finland for non-EU graduates, particularly in business, finance or marketing?

4. Has anyone gone through a similar pathway? How has your experience been with immigration, social integration and overall quality of life?

My budget is around A$15,000–25,000, with possible family support. I'm willing to learn Finnish and integrate into society.

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who's been in a similar situation. I'm simply looking for a realistic pathway to build a stable future rather than spending more years navigating immigration uncertainty.

Thanks!

Hello everyone! I've got a very odd question.

I'm from Prague, Czech Republic and I collect license plates (mostly foreign) from all over the world. I know some people import a vehicle from Åland to Finland and I would really love to have one of your beautiful license plates. If anyone has any deregistered Åland license plates, or if you might know someone who has one, is there any way you could send me one? I will cover all of the shipping costs and I would pay extra.

Wishing everyone a very nice day!

Source: Taideteollinen korkeakoulu, Aalto-yliopiston arkisto

I have been trying to study Finnish for a while and due to circumstances, it was never easy. The first in-person class was basically like; "Open the book on page X and try to solve it. Ask me if you have any questions"

Then I tried to do an online class. There the teacher was often silent for a long time and it looked like she had another job on the side...

(Sounds like I put the blame on others, but I am well aware, that I could study more...)

Now finally I found a course, I am actually excited to go to!

The teacher is awesome and it is very interactive. We are encouraged to talk a lot and I feel I really made some progress.

Last week she told us that we need more students in order to continue with the course. We are 6 at most, but there were also just 2 of us a few times.

So, if you are looking for an in-person course in Lohja, and you are at the beginning of your journey to learn this language, please let me know!

It is the beginners course A1.

https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/hiidenopisto/en/course/14505/

Btw. I am not affiliated in any way with the school, I am just glad to have found a course that works for me and I would like to continue that.