The best places to live in Finland
Whether you’re looking for a bustling city or tame village, a family-friendly home or a place to build a career – Finland’s got it all.
Helsinki: best for work
The 2019 Work-Life Balance Index has listed Helsinki as the best city for work-life balance. The study compared 40 of the world’s most attractive cities, ranking them based on 20 different factors related to work intensity, society and institutions, and ‘liveability’.
This vibrant city is praised for its innovative atmosphere, laid back work-life balance, excellent gender equality, and eclectic nightlife.
Tampere: best for students
As the third-largest city in Finland, Tampere is a great city for students looking for fun somewhere outside Helsinki. Here, every fifth resident is a student, meaning you’ll have plenty of people to mingle with and lots of student events to go to.
Plus, the cost of living is much lower than you’d expect to pay in the capital – and you can have just as much fun (whilst studying, of course).
Espoo: best for families
Despite being the second-largest city in Finland, Espoo has been ranked as the second safest place to live in the country.
If you’re a working parent, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s an array of public transport running to and from Helsinki – the working hub of Finland.
Plus, you can rest assured that your children will be getting top-tier education here. In fact, four upper secondary schools in Espoo made it to the top fifteen Finnish school rankings in 2019.
