In an average, the student living cost in Finland
is high in comparison to its European neighbours. The cost of living in main
cities like Helsinki can be even more higher. Students must be careful and must
have special consideration while planning to study in Finland regarding high
living cost that includes food, rent, health care, study materials,
transportation, insurance, and any other costs
. It is very difficult to support the living expenses, especially for the
students from the Developing Asian and African Countries. If any financial assistance,
grants or any scholarship is not awarded to students, it will be very difficult
to maintain normal life standard. One of the way to support living expenses is
to work in Finland up to 20 hours a week. But it is very difficult to find jobs
in Finland as the unemployment rate is high and most of the employer seek the
people who know Finnish language.
It is estimated that international student
need around US Dollar USD 850 to maintain the normal student life standard in
Finland. This amount may vary according to the area where student going to
reside. The cost of accommodation, and other services will vary according to
place they stay. In cities, it is obvious to be more expensive to live than in
villages. If student will cook food
for themselves in their own apartments, then considerable sum of money can be saved.
It is compulsory to become member of the student union for the students studying
at Bachelor's and Master's degree level. Student Union will charge from USD 55 to USD 115
as a annual membership fee which entitles the student to a number of benefits
including but not limited to
health services, subsidized meals, cheap travel options and other discounts.
