Expense

Like a lot of Scandinavia, Finland is generally considered an expensive country. For example, yesterday I spent 32 euros on an apron. Yes it was Marimekko and therefore in some ways a designer apron, but that is about 28 pounds. Which is a lot for an apron. Need I even mention the nice ankle boots I saw which are 110 euros, that's about 97 pounds for a pair of boots!!! Now I know I read that there is no cheap shops like Primark in Finland because these are quality items made to last, but the most basic and cheap looking items cost a fortune!

It's no wonder people have such well paid jobs in business and technology here, there isn't much choice when the cost of living is clearly so high!