Hello guys, at the moment i'm in a dilema, by summer I would go to make volunteer activities in a institution in Oulu city. They said that they will provide a place to stay with internet access, a workspace and only launch during monday-friday and 70 euro's per week. I don't think so, but are that 70 euros per week enough for breakfast and dinner everyday and launch during weekend? From what I know Finland is quiet high in costs. Thanks.
My eating habbit is that I don't eat much even in my native country.
Cost of food
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Re: Cost of food
It depends if the lunch is a cooked meal (my guess is that it will be). If so, then yes, you can live on a 70e/week spend in the supermarket.
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Re: Cost of food
Are there enough Lidl stores? 
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Yes, you "can" live with 70 euros/week for the expenses you mention, but this doesn't mean it's going to be comfortable. Here are some other factors to consider:
Will you be able to cook your own food, say on weekends?
What about other personal expenses? Because maybe you should forget them.
On a positive side, I don't know the cost of living in Oulu, compared to Helsinki where I am, so maybe it's going to be somewhat easier for you.
Since this is volunteering and you are not expected to 'earn' money, it is up to you to make a decision of living uncomfortably (or paying from your own wallet) as part of the deal.
Will you be able to cook your own food, say on weekends?
What about other personal expenses? Because maybe you should forget them.
On a positive side, I don't know the cost of living in Oulu, compared to Helsinki where I am, so maybe it's going to be somewhat easier for you.
Since this is volunteering and you are not expected to 'earn' money, it is up to you to make a decision of living uncomfortably (or paying from your own wallet) as part of the deal.
Re: Cost of food
Well, the maximum no. of weeks of stay is 8. I can go earlier home. Even home I don't usually drink lots of beverages or smoke. They will serve the dinner at theire canteen during working days, monday-friday, this is what I know. I have free public transportation.
How much is the transportation from Helsinki to Oulu? From what I understand from them this is not free.
How much is the transportation from Helsinki to Oulu? From what I understand from them this is not free.
Re: Cost of food
You can get a return flight for about 100€ if you book early enough. Airlines Finnair, SAS and Norwegian.Alexsama wrote: How much is the transportation from Helsinki to Oulu? From what I understand from them this is not free.