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@Hravn

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Norwegian expat in the Netherlands

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Norwegian

Lives in Den Helder

Speaks Norwegian, english

Registration: 13 May 2011

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Hravn replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in the Netherlands – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Netherlands in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Netherlands you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...

Hravn

We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Netherlands in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Netherlands you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the Netherlands? > ... Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
11 years ago
TammyDeyn

MUST DO's and NEVER DO's in the Netherlands?! by TammyDeyn

What are the things that you have to do,and, at the same time, what are the stuff that you should not even think about doing if you are a fresh settler in the Netherlands?

Hravn

If youre eating on the street and a person say "eet smakelijk", that means directly translated "eat tasty" so make sure to say thank you. Make sure to go and say hallo to your nabours!!! Keep inmind that nederlands people are very private also, so ... Read More

Hravn created a thread
12 years ago

Are you a norwegian in the Netherland?

Hallo. A friend of mine is having a school prodject and we need one norwegian person to awnser a few questions for a survey. Its questions about media and how you have adopted to the dutch culture. It will only take you a minut, but help the ... Read More

Hravn 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: > ...

Hravn

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone) Internet 300, tv 250, mobile phone is very cheap. .You also have the NRK lisens. That 1200 twise a year. THats just for owning a tv. Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
nantia23

Insurance issue - Please help me :) by nantia23

I came in the Netherlands 6 months ago but 2 months ago i found a job so i am looking to be insured. Now they are asking me to pay all the months from the moment i got registered. Is this normal or they are trying once more as an expat to make me ...

Hravn

Its not legal to live in holland without a health incurance, thats why you need to pay from the day you said you moved here. Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
nantia23

Insurance issue - Please help me :) by nantia23

I came in the Netherlands 6 months ago but 2 months ago i found a job so i am looking to be insured. Now they are asking me to pay all the months from the moment i got registered. Is this normal or they are trying once more as an expat to make me ...

Hravn

I moved here just 7 month ago and I have just been though everything. Even if you have your european health card, you have to pay from the day you are registered. I checked with a lawer in NOrway (where I come from), and he comfirmed its from the ... Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
nantia23

Insurance issue - Please help me :) by nantia23

I came in the Netherlands 6 months ago but 2 months ago i found a job so i am looking to be insured. Now they are asking me to pay all the months from the moment i got registered. Is this normal or they are trying once more as an expat to make me ...

Hravn

Thanks. But is from the moment i am registered or from the moment i am starting working? Because it is not normal to pay 500 for no reason! I didn't use any of the insurances.Its from the moment you registred in the city you live in. THe date you ... Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
Rems19

Appartment to rent in oslo by Rems19

Hi all. I am a 32 years old french guy, living in copenhagen for more than one year. I opened a shop in a market place, and i am doing the same in oslo. The market open in Oktober, and i have to be in Oslo early august. I am looking for an ...

Hravn

Hallo. You can use this site: www.finn.no If you dont know danish or norwegian and dont have anyone to help you I narrowed the search for you. Here are the same site with appartment for rent in oslo, singeroom or small appartment, 1 - 6000 ... Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
nantia23

Insurance issue - Please help me :) by nantia23

I came in the Netherlands 6 months ago but 2 months ago i found a job so i am looking to be insured. Now they are asking me to pay all the months from the moment i got registered. Is this normal or they are trying once more as an expat to make me ...

Hravn

This is completly normal and you have to pay it. But you can call them and ask if they can devide it up for you so you can downpay it. Its alot of money, I know. Went though the same thing. Read More

Hravn 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

Hravn

You should read this: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=3752 I was born in Norway (now moved to another contry), but that does not say that I dont know a thing or two. (i only moved 4 month ago). Well: Living costs \rent: To find ... Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
Douglas UK

funeral flowers by Douglas UK

Can anyone give me any help regarding sending a single white rose to my friends funeral in Bergen on the 19th of June.All the interflora sites show large formal flowers. He once placed a rose for me at Auschwitz, I just want to place one for him. A ...

Hravn

You can try contact: euroflorist.no/En/Home?gclid=CJ37r_-4w7ACFWchtAodz0gPWQ I chose the english option and you can wright them an e mail and ask if they can deliver your request :) Good luck! Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
bergen5432

home schooling by bergen5432

Are there any families in Bergen with children aged 10 to 15 years who are home schooling?

Hravn

Are there any families in Bergen with children aged 10 to 15 years who are home schooling?Homeschooling is exstremly rare in Norway....... Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
GuestPoster149

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 ...

Hravn

I would bring one anyway. I just moved within the eu contryies and they said it was easy easy, but thats not always the case. So I would bring all my papers ect. Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
GuestPoster149

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 ...

Hravn

Make sure you have your papers in order. You need a birthsertificate apostille amongs things. Just a heads up. Read More

Hravn replied to a thread
12 years ago
nbsmaniann

Cost of Living by nbsmaniann

hi I wanted to know the cost of living in Rotterdam. as i have been offered a job in Rotterdam with Netto 3000 euros. Kindly throw some light. my family consists of me, my wife and my son 15 months old. whether the said salary will be enough for ...

Hravn

Yes, 3000 is more then enought. You will even be able to get a house loan. Go for it :D Read More