Karl
@ksc
Irish expat in Norway
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About me
Irish
Lives in kongsberg
Speaks English
Registration: 14 December 2011
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 ...
http://www.elkjop.no/ Like argos/currys in uk Read More
UK family relocating to Oslo - so many questions! by Peelie
Hi there Six weeks and counting until our move to somewhere around OIS. Would love to get advice/info on how long shipping containers take to arrive (door to door), good places to visit with children (6 & 8), slow running clubs for me, mountain ...
Took our things 2 weeks to arrive and they lost some of it... In terms of clubs especially for the younger kids not sure havent seen much - most people seem to use AFO (after school care) and Kindergarden as the 'clubs', though I could be very ... 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 ...
I would agree with most people, it will be different and frustrating at times... it really is a different way of life... There will be good and bad the scenery is fantastic, I love the long evenings in summer, and a big one coming from Australia - ... Read More
new comers
like everything in norway try www.finn.no or nav http://www.nav.no/Andre+spr%C3%A5k 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 ...
> accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an accommodation in Norway?) 10000kr - small 3 bedroom flat - though 16,000kr+ would be typical for 3 bedroom place in a town.. more closer to oslo > public transportation fares (tube, ... Read More
Inland Norway ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz.......... by ksc
Hi, After now enduring 5months in Norway. This is my viewpoint that some might find interesting. It sounded appealing to us to come to Norway after all no. 1 country in world to live, high std of living, high wages great! Unfortnately i've found ...
loved reading your reply and wow you have travelled around a bit im up in kongsberg atm Read More
to stay or to go??? by forms
We are a family of 4, having moved from the UK 2 1/2 years ago. We live in a small town near Drammen, with one of us working in Oslo and one studying/working locally. Our two children are in primary school/nursery, and we have bought an old house ...
yes kids are in school, there are 4 international schools in norway i think (oslo @80k nok per pupil per year, stavanger @80k nok per pupil per year, bergen @80k nok per pupil per year and kongsberg @25k nok per year), so here is where we can afford ... Read More
to stay or to go??? by forms
We are a family of 4, having moved from the UK 2 1/2 years ago. We live in a small town near Drammen, with one of us working in Oslo and one studying/working locally. Our two children are in primary school/nursery, and we have bought an old house ...
hi im exactly the same and agree with all you're things mentioned.... (see my post Inland Norway ZZZZZZzzzzzz.....) we're up in kongsberg i came here loving it now after 5months cant wait to escape high prices, poor quality of food, nothing to do - ... Read More
Inland Norway ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz..........
Hi, After now enduring 5months in Norway. This is my viewpoint that some might find interesting. It sounded appealing to us to come to Norway after all no. 1 country in world to live, high std of living, high wages great! Unfortnately i've found ... Read More
Drammen or Asker, where to live? by achipmunk
Hello, My family is going to move to big Oslo area soon, due to my new job in the renewable energy near Lysaker station. It seems that to live near the train line and commute can be a practical solution, therefore the towns Drammen and Asker are ...
I think rents are the main issue in Norway, in Kongsberg where I am renting prices are way beyond what my research showed me... This seems to be as there is little to rent (especially in terms of 3+ bedroom places). Personally after enduring ... Read More
Moving to Norway by a_i928
I have to chose to live in any one of the following city. WHihc city should i chose and why? I am Ali and from Pakistan. A.Bergen/Straume B. Stavanger C. Trondheim D. Fredrikstad
i would say in regards to your choices A + B = west coast cities, would have a bigger american influence if my understanding is right. would be milder, but windy and quite wet. but beautiful none the less C = I dont know much about this one, but ... Read More
getting to norway drive OR fly/hire?
just a quick update post for anyone coming from the UK, i would seriously recommend filling your car with you're stuff and driving over (maybe with plan to drive car back and sell in 3-6months who knows). shipping here takes forever, ... Read More
New in Kongsberg Information
For all you heading to or already in Kongsberg, this website might be useful. As I know myself how hard it is to find good information The Kongsberg portal translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=no&u=http://www.kongsberg.no/ Companies in ... Read More
Jobs in Norway
I've been browsing the net today a bit. With everyone wanting to come to Norway most likely needing a job here might be a good place to start. nav.no/stillinger/stillinger?q=english Read More
Buying winter clothes in Norway by hical_83
Hi. Since I am going to Norway soon, I need to prepare for my winter clothing. I am thinking of buying few clothes from my country and later buy in Norway, which I assume should have more options and better price. The questions: Are the winter ...
hical_83, It depends on where you come from and prices you are used too. Malaysia would be quite a bit cheaper than Norway for clothes so in your case it may be worth bringing enough to do you for a while or bring as much as you can. If you have ... Read More
typical bills - help please
Hello all I wonder if anyone could put some figures around the following and offer anymore items. Looking to get an idea on what to expect for bills Electric per month ? (Had on person tell me 5000 nok, surely thats per quarter???) Car running ... Read More
getting to norway drive OR fly/hire?
Hi all, Thanks for the suggests guys hpthe biggest drawback i thought of was a rhd car on wrong side of the road. I will attempt to fly and hire but wow carhire is expensive there! Now try and find somewhere to stay Read More
getting to norway drive OR fly/hire?
Hi all, Im looking how to relocate to norway has anyone any thoughts on the below? Option 1 Take my good 4x4 from uk and drive to norway, fill it full of our pocessions and personal items? Option 2 Fly in, hire a car for few weeks until i buy ... Read More
expats and groups in kongsberg
if you're reading these threads in order then 'oh no its this guy again' just wondering thou are there any expats and/or groups in kongsberg and where are you from? Read More
salary advice
hi all, first time posting here, we're moving to norway soon and just wanted to guage peoples views on salary i've been offered a job with 580k (nok) gross, is this a good salary for the buskerud region? can anyone help me figure out the tax that ... Read More