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Lives in Drammen
Registration: 04 August 2010
Cost of living in Norway 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Norway in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Norway you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Norway? > accommodation ...
How much does it cost to live in Norway? > accommodation prices in Drammen/Oslo: kr. 10.000 - 12.000 for one or two bedroom apartment in the city. 10 km outside the price is about kr. 8000 - but then you need a car. > public transportation ... Read More
Planning to relocate to Poland, cost of living by kinnark
Hi, I have got an opportunity to move to Poland (Krakow). I would like to understand more about cost of living and esp the education system in Krakow for schools with medium of teaching in English. The avg salary expected is 14-15k zloty. I have ...
HellO! I am looking at gumtree.pl for renting apartment, but most of them cost more than average polish salary? How is this possible? Read More
Moving to Norway! by Emma1010
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ECS says it all :) If the price is an issue then you might consider renting in Mj酶ndalen, Hokksund or Sande since there are trains to Oslo and Sandvika. I would say more than 15 minutes walking to the bus or train is no good alternative. In Drammen, ... Read More
Salary for a telecom support engineer by larq005
Hi all! I've received a proposal for working in Oslo as a telecom support engineer. I have twoo years of experience in the knowledge concerning that proposal. Also some travel could be required. 55k聙/year has been offered. I do not know nothing ...
Actually I dont know. But you got enough to live for and 55K is normal for most norwegians. Read More
Salary for a telecom support engineer by larq005
Hi all! I've received a proposal for working in Oslo as a telecom support engineer. I have twoo years of experience in the knowledge concerning that proposal. Also some travel could be required. 55k聙/year has been offered. I do not know nothing ...
Hi, If you are a engineer it may be a little low but it's enough to live a proper live in Norway. To rent a flat is expensive in the largest cities. People working in groceries store, selling kitchen, working in a transport agent company and so ... Read More
Is 16k NOK good enough for food? by gettingnervous
Hi, I am soon to be relocated to Oslo. I have been offered a short term assignment work in Oslo. Wondering if 15k NOK a month (after tax) is good enough for two persons food and leisure in Oslo? accommodation, phone, internet, transportation are ...
This is ok and its more than norwegians normaly use for food and leisure. Alcohol, red meat, sigaretts, eating in restaurant is very expensive in Norway. Welcome to Norway! Read More
Maybe moving to Oslo, questions. by BeardMonk
Hello kind people:) I have the option of taking up a year+ contract role in Oslo from late Jan 2013. Whilst I have visited Norway a few times I have never lived there for an extended period of time. My monthly salary is expected to be NOK ...
Hello! 900.000 before tax is more than enough to take care of your family and have a nice place to stay. This is just above middle clas but it all depends of how much sigarettes and wine you drink. I would say just enough for you but a norwegian ... Read More
Need help with translation
Hello! Hope someone can help me with a translation into Lithuanien: Thank you for a well done work, I am very pleased. Wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Christmas wishes from Peter. Read More
Posting parcel out of Oslo
Hello! You can use the local post office (Bring). I belive they have the best price and service. This is the most common choice for most people. Other transport agents like TNT and DHL are more expensive but faster. Read More
Living and working in Norway as a British citizen by emuzeg
Hi there, I've been researching some European countries to live and work in and have whittled the options down to a few, Norway among them. I have seen a few threads here that have gotten me worried, especially about the apparent requirement to be ...
Hi there! You have no chance in the labor market. Without the Norwegian language, the possibilities are few. Sorry, but good luck findig a job. Read More
Cost of living in Norway by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Norway[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Norway. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an accommodation in Norway?) Kr. 10.000 for a 50 m2 flat, outside the city you can get a house. Sometimes radiator heat is included. > public transportation fares ... Read More
Cost of living - 聙 1500 total for one person?
Hello friends! I want to move from Norway and to another country in EU. But where in EU can I live for about 聙 1500,- food, rent etc. included? I am 40 years old and need a one bedroom apartment and a good life. You can survive in Norway for 聙 ... Read More
Moving to Oslo.... Big Step! by GuestPoster149
Hi everyone, So I have decided to take the big step and leave the UK, which I have been trying to do for the last 3 years. Ideally I wanted to move to Sweden as I had more of a friend base there. I have been offered an IT support role in Oslo and ...
Welcome to Norway! I thing thats all there is since you are from EU. Maybe you need to registrate at the police too, for work permit. You can read about it here: ... Read More
Well, if every think happen for reason..........
But Nav give you money, right? If you are registrated in Norway and your income was more than kr. 120.000,- last year, you will have unemployment benefits from Nav. Read More
Phone contacts??
Hello! udi.no nav.no They can help and guide you. Read More
tips for buying a used car
Hello! If you buy from a dealer you are pretty safe and you will have warrenty. If you buy a "new" car imported from fex Germany, 5 year warrenty doesnt exist. It only exist if you buy from the norwegian main dealer. (Its a grey zone problem). Read More
visa 4 norway
Hi! You will find the information you need here: udi.no Read More
how lucky is living in norway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by open2012
really norway is just very very up to the top of living standards of all nations .i would like to tell all that living in norway for some one who likes opne air is a dream came true. to be honest i am new to norway and as far as i can tell norway ...
Well... Im norwegian but dont feel lucky at all. Norway can't give you "easy-living". Read More
Relocating to Norway by pinkajain
Hi I am having 6+ years of Experience in IT/Software and Planning to shift to Oslo as I have given interview in a company.Please give me some idea as what is a gud salary for this experience and also approximate cost of living for family of 3(2 ...
Hi! If you are very good in your work you can get a very good salery. Minimum Nok 35.000 brutto pr month. For this amount you and your family can live a normal norwegian life. Read More
Norway trip.
Hi John! Ryanair is my suggestion. Hitchiking for long distances is not possible, I would say... but everything is possible. Wildcamp is ok. Welcome :) Read More
Looking for apartment in Kongsberg
Hello Kellygrace! There is fitness clubs all over. The ticket between Drammen and Kongsberg is Nok 1000 or something like that pr month. To find apartments youcan use www.finn.no ... Read More
Moving to Oslo by Hiroshima
hi my name is Dilan. I'm planning to move to Oslo. i have got a job and im gonna be paid 49400 NOK per month. 1. is this a good salary?? 2. How will the tax be calculated for this salary?? (include info abt tax rate and whether i have to pay ...
Thats right. Guess you have to pay around 36% tax of your income. Read More
Car prices & good car options? by Indefinite
Hi, I will be moving to Norway soon and I've noticed the price of cars is extremely high. I'll need one eventually and I don't want a rust bucket, so what cars tend to be fairly decent but don't hold their price very well? Any suggestions, or ...
I have a Corolla hatchback for sale for Nkr. 140.000,-. Its a 2007, type D4-D Sol. Fully climacontrol, 4 electric windows, manual gearbox, abs, esp, radio, cd and much more. It use only 0,5 litre pr 10 km. New brakes on the back wheel. Black ... Read More
Cost of living in Moss, Norway. 830 NOK enough? by hical_83
Hi there. I will be going for a training course in Moss for about 1year+. The company I'm working with will provide me accommodation and also transportation allowance. Aside from that I will be getting a living allowance of around 830NOK. Is this ...
Nok 3000 is okey, but not much. I personally use 4000 only for sigaretts each month. Read More
HELP! Norway needs 220.000 new workers the next 3 years by joholsso
There is a broad and strong growth in the Norwegian economy. Both use from privates and individuals, but also investment in various industries will grow at a rapid rate. Most of the growth will be in the private sector, as oil & gas, construction, ...
It's a lot of people from eastern europe in norway for these kind of jobs (jobs who norwegians doesnt want). I don't say it's impossible... If you have a lot of education the situation is different. Read More
Enquiry about NORWAY... by sandeepsdev
Dear all, I trust you all are well and my apologies in advance if this discussion is of inconvenience. I have plans to come to Norway may be for a couple of months, I am approaching you to enquire some details about Norway and its jobs ...
Dear all, I trust you all are well and my apologies in advance if this discussion is of inconvenience. I have plans to come to Norway may be for a couple of months, I am approaching you to enquire some details about Norway and its jobs ... Read More
Car prices & good car options? by Indefinite
Hi, I will be moving to Norway soon and I've noticed the price of cars is extremely high. I'll need one eventually and I don't want a rust bucket, so what cars tend to be fairly decent but don't hold their price very well? Any suggestions, or ...
Hi, I will be moving to Norway soon and I've noticed the price of cars is extremely high. I'll need one eventually and I don't want a rust bucket, so what cars tend to be fairly decent but don't hold their price very well? Any suggestions, or ... Read More
Cost of living in oslo norway by sandy01986
hi frinds this is sandeep from mumbai india i just planning to relocate in norway can anyone tell me, what is minimum living cost is there?
norway is much better than italy...some howDifference between Oslo and Rome: Difference Restaurants Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant19.74 聙 17.00 聙 -13.88 % Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course68.95 聙 62.50 聙 -9.36 % Combo ... Read More
gifts for relatives
don聮t forget cigarettes too... extremely high prices!!! Read More
gifts for relatives
A bottle of wine is great for dinner parties and so. For your relatives whiskey or cognac, or something from your home country. Read More
New to Oslo: renting a flat, what are the pitfalls? by greenmoon
Hi everyone, my boyfriend and I will move to Oslo in August and we're already looking for a flat from abroad. We saw some nice ones but don't know the chances we have to get one when not being on the spot. Also we don't really know the pitfalls to ...
Hi everyone, my boyfriend and I will move to Oslo in August and we're already looking for a flat from abroad. We saw some nice ones but don't know the chances we have to get one when not being on the spot. Also we don't really know the pitfalls to ... Read More
bye bye my surf board, hello my new snow-board! by navias00
I'm going to Norway to live close to Oslo. There in nothing that like most in the world than surfing ... I imagine I will have to storage my beloved surfboard and adapt to new environment .. please is there any frustated surfer who had to change ...
Why not run in winter time? Norwegian do ;) Kiting is popular at summer time, so are windsurfing :cool: Read More
Drammen or Oslo, that is the question? by navias00
Hey guys, within a month I move to Norway. The point is that my work will be primarily in a company situated in a small town called Tranby located about 35 kilometers from Oslo. One possibility that does not rule out is to live in Drammen, which ...
hmm, that is good...I am now finding nice houses in finn.no in Drammen...I guess if I want more action I could go to Oslo..but I think definetly Drammen is a quiet and nice town to live. And YES it is about subsea business ;)I know Drammen very ... Read More
Cost of living in Norway by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the [b]cost of living in Norway[/b]. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Norway. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
For Oslo: - Rent: 1000 euro for small flat, 1 bedroom - Electricity: 150 euro for small flat 50 sqm, incl heating - Education: Free at state schools/universities - Healthcare: Free at state hospitals, ridiculously expensive otherwise. - ... Read More
Moving to Norway :) Some questions... by BRS
Hi everyone, I came across this very forum and would appreciate any information, advice, insights any one can give me! Me and my Norwegian husband, baby, and two dogs are moving to Norway August 2012. We are moving to North of Oslo. Here are my ...
A lot of people import their own car from germany, denmark or us. But its more expensive cars and almost new. They save money doing that. But have to know what you are looking for... and I dont know so much about cars, but Merzedes and BMW is ... Read More
Moving to Norway :) Some questions... by BRS
Hi everyone, I came across this very forum and would appreciate any information, advice, insights any one can give me! Me and my Norwegian husband, baby, and two dogs are moving to Norway August 2012. We are moving to North of Oslo. Here are my ...
You can drive with american number signs. But then you most never borrow your car to a Norwegian. Read More
Moving to Norway :) Some questions... by BRS
Hi everyone, I came across this very forum and would appreciate any information, advice, insights any one can give me! Me and my Norwegian husband, baby, and two dogs are moving to Norway August 2012. We are moving to North of Oslo. Here are my ...
As you say, we talking about norway. The goverment doesnt want us to have cars, or any other great stuff.... Read More
Cost of living in oslo norway by sandy01986
hi frinds this is sandeep from mumbai india i just planning to relocate in norway can anyone tell me, what is minimum living cost is there?
For Oslo: - Rent: 1000 euro for small flat, 1 bedroom - Electricity: 150 euro for small flat 50 sqm, incl heating - Education: Free at state schools/universities - Healthcare: Free at state hospitals, ridiculously expensive otherwise. - ... Read More
Cost of living in European countries by Julien
Hi everybody, I thought it could be interesting to start a topic about the cost of life in the European countries. We already began to speak about cost of life in others posts, I thought it would be interesting to gather everything in one unique ...
For Oslo: - Rent: 1000 euro for small flat, 1 bedroom - Electricity: 150 euro for small flat 50 sqm, incl heating - Education: Free at state schools/universities - Healthcare: Free at state hospitals, ridiculously expensive otherwise. - ... Read More
Hello from and Australian moving to Stavanger Norway! by usiway
Hi all! im on here to find some new friends in Norway! im moving there due to my bf and i would like to know some ppl before i leave so i can meet u! Otherwise if you are not from around there tell me what experienes you have had travelling ...
The few Australien people I know about moved back to Australia. Didnt like the winter and they think people are unfriendly and not service minded. Hope you can meet your bf friends for a start and learn the language. If you not are educated you ... Read More
Drammen or Oslo, that is the question? by navias00
Hey guys, within a month I move to Norway. The point is that my work will be primarily in a company situated in a small town called Tranby located about 35 kilometers from Oslo. One possibility that does not rule out is to live in Drammen, which ...
Drammen is a nice town. The traffic from Tranby to Oslo is horrible. Asker is not an option. Nightlife in the weekend is quite good in DRammen. Read More
Moving to Norway :) Some questions... by BRS
Hi everyone, I came across this very forum and would appreciate any information, advice, insights any one can give me! Me and my Norwegian husband, baby, and two dogs are moving to Norway August 2012. We are moving to North of Oslo. Here are my ...
$ 15000 in taxes for two year old car, 1500 kg, 140 hk engine. You can hire a container sent by ship. Just call a shipping agent in your country. I dont think its expensive. But all electricals will not work here. 220 Volt etc... Read More
Expences for a family of four by b39
Hi everyone, I'm new here and for the beginning I have just one question that's quite important to me. I'm offered a job in Oslo for a salary that i understand is good, 650 000 NOK. When I estimate the taxes on that salary, deduct a monthly rent ...
Norwegian will not have problem with that salary, and probably wont you either. But its depend on your lifestyle. You cant smoke too much sigaretts and eat in restaurant each day. Alcohol is also expensive. Read More
Cost of living
Where is the lowest cost of living country in eu? I got 聙700 each month to live for, and would like to live near the coastline somewhere. Read More