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yasinaydin | 3 years ago

I moved to Estonia 6 years ago and living here ever since. I also helped many friends and expats to move here or get an e-residency, AMA.

As for the experience, downs:

  - Cold+wind.. Not as cold as Reykjavik or as windy as Helsinki, but when these get together in Estonia, it's the worst.
  - I definetely miss socializing, especially when compared to countries like Spain or UK. Less interaction makes a less pleasant day and even less pleasant hospital experience.
  - As Estonian's doesn't socialize or talk much, it's much harder to learn the language by practicing-living here
  - Many brands or services not here. Estonia is usually one of the last countries in EU to receive some brands or services. Ie Apple products, official Apple store, HBO+. 
  - Also not many options for global companies to work
  - Travel options are limited. Flights are longer, more expensive and less frequent. 
  - Maybe few other things that I cannot remember atm
Everything else is either good, great or amazing, but mainly:

  - Digital mindset and almost non-existent bureaucracy. Both gov and private e-services very fast, transparent, digital, accessible. So far, I've done many I've applied for a bank account, multiple university applications and admissions, residency permit and driving licenses renewals, employment and rental contracts etc. 
  - Nature and silence, even in the middle of the city. 
  - Trust in the government, police and legal system

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