Yorkshireexpat
English expat in Norway
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About me
English
Lives in Notodden
Speaks English, some Norwegian
Registration: 18 September 2011
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Moving to Norway as Self-Employed person. by Guest7393
Hello everyone. I'm a designer & web developer from Ukraine. For some time I was trying to find best country to move from Ukraine. Top reasons are low level of life in general and civil unrest that makes it very hard to work from here. I'm working ...
Hi, the main down side to being self employed in Norway is that you aren't entitled to a lot of the normal benefits from the social security department that you would be in normal employment such as sick pay etc. So you'd need to factor in how much ... Read More
advice on regular money transfers to the UK by ecm200
Hi, I am moving to Bergen at the beginning of October to start a new job, but will still have financial commitments back in the UK and hence will require the need to transfer a set amount back to the UK. I was wondering if people had any advice on ...
Hi, You can do it through online banking with your Norwegian bank account when you get it - just make sure they set you up for online banking when you get your account. You need the IBAN number for your UK bank account to be able to transfer the ... Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
It is amazing how obsessed we become over food things we recognise and suddenly miss because we're away from home! I'm completely the same and get som excited when I see familiar things on the shelves over here! :D So far I have found Cathedral ... 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 ...
Yes things are very expensive over here! I recommend buying as much as you can before you come over. I try and buy clothes and things from the UK when I have a visit home, otherwise I shop in places like H&M, or I buy things on ebay and have them ... Read More
Looking for apartment in Kongsberg by kellygrace
Hi, I'm relocating to Norway in a month. Would be nice if you can advice where is better to rent apartment - in Kongberg or Drammen? In case Drammen is much better, what is the month ticket price from Drammen to Kongsberg? Also if there are any ...
Hi, I would say it depends on what you like doing, Kongsberg is smaller than Drammen but it has a good international community due to FMC and the International School there. I would imagine that rental places are slightly cheaper too because it is ... Read More