A Cuban resident in Lahti, Finland, shared on TikTok how much he pays monthly for his 38-square-meter apartment. The rent includes a sauna, gym, basement, and private garden, at a price that many would consider low by Nordic standards.
The Cuban Ariel Reinaldo, who lives in the Finnish city of Lahti, showcased in a TikTok video how much he pays in rent for his 38-square-meter apartment located in the heart of the city, which is about 100 kilometers north of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
"This is what I pay for my 38 square meter apartment here in Finland. I live in the center of Lahti," the young man shared in his video, which quickly generated interest among Cubans curious about the cost of living in Northern Europe.
According to the explanation, the monthly rent amounts to 705 euros and includes water consumption. Additionally, the building offers several common services: a weekly sauna visit, access to a gym, bicycle parking, a basement, and a private garden located on the second floor of the property.
“As a good Nordic country, I don’t know any of my neighbors, just my friend René,” she commented with a laugh, highlighting the reserved social life typical of Finnish culture.
The Cuban asserts that, compared to rental prices in Helsinki, living in Lahti is "quite affordable." In the capital, rents for similar apartments can easily exceed 1,200 euros per month.
His testimony provides a close look at the cost of living in one of the countries with the highest quality of life in the world, where access to basic services, cleanliness, and safety offset the high prices for many migrants.
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