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  • Connect with fellow Iranians in Finland

  • Get information in our Finland guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Finland

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    I found a former Helsinki expat who had recently moved back to Brazil, so we swapped all the important need-to-knows.

InterNations – The Place for Iranians Living in Finland

Want to connect with the expat community of Iranians in Finland? Looking for Iranian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Iranian expats to go on an excursion to the thousands of lakes and little islands with?

InterNations Finland offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Finland or are still in Iran planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Iranian expats in Finland is going very strong, with members having roots all across Iran - from Isfahan, over Mashad to Tehran.

Iranian Expats Moving to Finland: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Finland, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Finland. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Finland? As an expat in Finland, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an InterNations member!) The top nationalities in the InterNations Communities in Finland currently are:

  • Russians
  • Indians
  • Americans
  • British

Which cities are most popular among expats in Finland? Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Finland:

  • Helsinki
  • Oulu
  • Pori

How much rent do expats pay in Finland? Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 915 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.560 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Finland.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Finland.

Average rent in Helsinki

  • Single expats: 1.169 USD
  • Expat families: 2.078 USD

Average rent in Oulu

  • Single expats: 759 USD
  • Expat families: 1.316 USD

Average rent in Pori

  • Single expats: 572 USD
  • Expat families: 928 USD

How safe is Finland? You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Finland as very safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as very low. They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) very low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.

How safe is Finland for women? Female expats rated the safety situation in Finland as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Finland (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

Meet other Iranians at our events in Finland

Attend our monthly events and activities for Iranians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Mar 22, 2024, 2:00 PM
2 attendees
Daido Moriyama, Japan's greatest photographer, exhibits in Finland for the first time! He says: “I don't know if individual photographs contain ideas, worlds, history, humanity, beauty, ugliness or
Mar 23, 2024, 12:00 PM
3 attendees
It's time for a Winter's walk - now that it's getting lighter. But we wont do too much, just a brief stroll up into Munkinpuisto .. and up turn around, and then along the Munkkiniemi beach path. The
Mar 23, 2024, 3:45 PM
3 attendees
What does Babette (the late Stéphane Audran), a refugee woman who knows how to cook do when she finds herself in a harsh Puritan community in 19th-century Jutland? Based on the short story by the auth
Mar 28, 2024, 6:00 PM
42 attendees
Another super fun event, this time on a Thursday night, on the eve of the Easter holidays! Join us for another evening of socialising and merry-making InterNations style! At Huutokonttori Kantiini.

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    Tips and Advice on Finland from Your Fellow Iranian Expats

    Obviously, expat life in Finland goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Iranians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Finnish mentality and way of life. Iranians in Finland are a part of our community, calling cities such as Oulu, Pori, Helsinki, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Iranians in Helsinki, for example.

    Wondering where to shop for Iranian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Finnish InterNations Community!

    • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Iran.
    • On the Finland Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get nan-e kabab in Helsinki, etc.
    • The InterNations Places database for Finland has information on the nearest Iranian embassy and many other institutions.

    From the thousands of lakes and little islands to its beautiful birch forests and coniferous taiga woods, you can meet supportive and friendly Iranian expats in Finland on InterNations.

    Meet and Mingle with Fellow Iranians in Finland

    Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Finland. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Finnish poronkäristys, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Helsinki’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Finland? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the historical province of Uusimaa and other beautiful landmarks.

    Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Iran and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Dorood bar shoma from our Iranians living in Finland!