🚋 Bergen: living without a car and close to Bybanen
🔍 Where to stay near Bybanen for quick trips, which floor is more convenient in…
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🏙️ Oslo for 1–3 months: hybel, kollektiv or studio?
🔍 How to rent without an agency, which areas are near the metro and what is a h…
💳 Mini-guide to everyday payments: cards, contactless, cash, tips
🛒 Stress-free everyday payments: contactless, rarely using cash, how to tip and…
💳 Digital payments in Norway: how to live a contactless life — from logging in to P2P and subscriptions
🔐 From logging into your online bank to P2P transfers and auto payments: how to…
🏦 Bank account for foreigners: steps, documents and first payments
📑 Step by step: what to bring with you, which accounts/cards to choose and how …
💱 The krona and planning: what to do when the exchange rate fluctuates
💡 How to divide your monthly budget, when to pay for accommodation/transport in…
💳 Bank cards and fees: how to pay less
🔑 Which cards to take, when (not) to withdraw cash, and how to save on currency…
🍲 Food without overpaying: where to shop and what to eat for dinner so your wallet doesn't cry
💡 Where to shop for the best deals, what quick dinners to grab after work, and …
💼 Taxes for seasonal workers and interns: basic concepts — simple and to the point
📊 What seasonal workers and interns pay, how PAYE works, whether reports are re…
💰 Salaries by profession and net income: how to estimate without surprises
📝 Gross vs net in Norway: how much do IT specialists, medical workers and hotel…
💻 How much does a month-long workation cost: Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø — three budgets
💳 Accommodation, transport, communications, coworking spaces and food: three bu…
🛒 Food, pharmacy and household items: how to put together a ‘starter basket’ without overspending
🏠 What to buy right away, where to save money and what first aid kit to keep on…
🧥 Second hand in Oslo: workwear, merino wool and raincoats ‘at reasonable prices’
🛍️ Where to find quality second-hand items, how to check the membrane and care …
🌐 Home internet ‘from day one’: temporary 4G/5G router and permanent contract
🏠Quickly get connected in your new flat and check your stability before the wor…
📶 eSIM for remote work: video calls on the go without interruptions
💡 How to choose an eSIM/tariff for video calls, set up backup internet and chec…
🩺 Fastlege in Norway: choosing a family doctor without mistakes
📍 Location and accessibility, language and online services, what to bring to yo…