For the average American moving to Finland, the cost of living may be on the cheaper side.  In general, most Finnish dwellings will be comparable to the typical American house sizes. If you are moving from a single-family home in the USA to a single-family home in Finland, taking all of your belongings should not be a problem. Think about giving away or disposing of things that you won't be sending to Finland early. Preschool education, comprehensive education, and upper secondary school education are free in Finland. However, if you are from outside the E.U. and want to study English in the college, you will have to pay tuition.  As compared to the cost of healthcare in America, Finland has affordable public health facilities. For example, the average total fees can be up to approximately €700 per year.