Statistics Norway (SSB) recently published their yearly report about Norway’s consumer price index (CPI), which gives a good insight into exactly how the prices for goods have developed in the last 12 months. Norway’s total consumer price index has increased by 4.8 % in total, but there are big differences between different sectors. The price … Read more
If you’re arriving in Norway by cruise ships, odds are that you’re going to be greeted by anti-cruising posters that will say something along the lines of “Cruise ship tourists go home” (or something more graphic). These are pretty common in most big cruise ship ports all over Europe, and Norway is no different. But … Read more
Norway has been known to have some of the world’s most affordable preschool prices already, but the Norwegian government just announced a reduced max price to make Norwegian kindergartens even cheaper. The Norwegian government has just announced that the max price cap for preschool / kindergarten is set at 2,000 NOK (roughly $200 USD) per … Read more
Kristiansand is an incredible city on the very southern tip of Norway, and it’s without a doubt an amazing place to explore if you’re visiting Norway in the summer. It’s filled with small, cozy streets and an awesome harbor, and is the home to Norway’s largest zoo. If you’re visiting Kristansand for the day, you … Read more
Norway has traditionally had very cheap electricity where you could use almost as much electricity as you wanted without fearing the bill. But that has all changed after Norway’s electricity export lines skyrocketed the electricity prices back in 2021, and they are now far higher than ever before. This has lead to Norwegians needing to … Read more
Many people dream of having a unique arctic adventure, and where’s better than the Norwegian island Svalbard? This remote arctic island is home to a large city, gets thousands of tourists yearly, and does not require a work visa for you to get a job there. But here’s the hurdle; you need to find a … Read more
Norway’s not traditionally known as a hotspot for volcanoes like Iceland or Japan, but are there even any volcanoes in Norway at all? There are no active volcanoes on mainland Norway, but Norway’s island Jan Mayen has an active volcano. Mainland Norway has a long history of volcanic activity, but they are now all dormant … Read more
Norway’s remote arctic island Svalbard houses lots of incredible job opportunities filled to the brim with unique experiences. Many people dream of living on Svalbard, but the current housing crisis on Svalbard makes it very difficult for most. But what’s the deal with the housing crisis on Svalbard, and how did it get there? Let’s … Read more
Trains are some of the best methods of transportation in Norway, and allow you to relax and enjoy the spectacular view as you pass by incredible fjords, amazing mountains and wild forests. But are trains in Norway reliable enough to use as a means of public transportation? Trains in Norway tend to be reliable when … Read more
The Norwegian government implemented a new tuition fee for all students from outside of EU or EEA countries beginning in the fall of 2023, and this change sparked a huge controversy and a lot of debate when it was announced. Many people believed it to be only a matter of time before the government would … Read more