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Karl

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Irish expat in Norway

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Irish

Lives in kongsberg

Speaks English

Registration: 14 December 2011

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Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Norway by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Norway. 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 the: > ...

Karl

http://www.elkjop.no/ Like argos/currys in uk Read More

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
Peelie

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 ...

Karl

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

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
usiway

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 ...

Karl

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

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
RAVI BADAM

new comers by RAVI BADAM

I need help for job searching in norway job search visa

Karl

like everything in norway try www.finn.no or nav http://www.nav.no/Andre+spr%C3%A5k Read More

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
velisima

cost of living in norway by velisima

hi everyone was wondering if anyone could share the cost of living in Norway 1)transportation 2)accomodation/housing 3)food 4)utilities etc etc thanx all

Karl

also this post is useful https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3752#769913 Read More

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Norway by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Norway. 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 the: > ...

Karl

> 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

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
ksc

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 ...

Karl

loved reading your reply and wow you have travelled around a bit im up in kongsberg atm Read More

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
forms

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 ...

Karl

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

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
forms

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 ...

Karl

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

Karl
ksc created a thread
12 years ago

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

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
12 years ago
achipmunk

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 ...

Karl

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

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
13 years ago
a_i928

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

Karl

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

Karl
ksc replied to a thread
13 years ago
ksc

getting to norway drive OR fly/hire? by ksc

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 ...

Karl

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

Karl
ksc created a thread
13 years ago

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

Karl
ksc created a thread
13 years ago

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