Work & Life

Housing and rent

🔍 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…

💱 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…

How do you save on food in Norway?

The low-price chains are within 3 per cent of each other, VAT on food is 15 per…

💼 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…

🛒 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