Money and tax5 min read
Cost of living in Norway: what it costs to live here
An overview of what housing, food, electricity, transport and taxes cost in Norway, and what you can expect to have left as take-home pay.
Hlib Suslov
Articles
Practical articles about the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven — format, tips and preparation.
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Work and rights4 min read
Payslip explained: gross, tax and net
Payslip explained simply: what gross salary, withholding tax and net salary mean, how the tax card works, and why holiday pay in June and December salary are different.
Hlib Suslov
Education and school5 min read
Special Education and PPT in Norway: Your Child's Right to Extra Help
Your child's right to extra help at school: what special education is, how PPT and decisions work, and how to appeal – under the Education Act 2024.
Hlib Suslov
Money and tax5 min read
Save money on food in Norway: food budget and smart tips
How to create a food budget and save money on food in Norway: discount chains, store brands (EMV), Too Good To Go, seasonal produce, and practical shopping tips – with data from SIFO and SSB.
Hlib Suslov
Family and children4 min read
Family Forms in Norway: Diversity and Equal Rights
Family forms in Norway: cohabiting couples, single parents, blended families and same-sex couples. Learn how common they are and why the law treats them equally.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights5 min read
Part-time work as a student in Norway: hours, tax, and rights
Part-time work as a student in Norway: if you are from outside the EEA you can work up to 20 hours per week, EEA citizens have no limit. Here is how you arrange a tax card and free tax card.
Hlib Suslov
Housing5 min read
Property Tax and Municipal Charges in Norway: What Homeowners Pay
Property tax in Norway is optional for each municipality, but nearly all homeowners pay municipal charges for water, sewage and waste. Here are the rules, rates and what it costs in 2026.
Hlib Suslov
Exam and preparation2 min read
The Norwegian civics test in English 2026: how to take it
Can you take the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven in English? Yes – it is offered in around 23 languages. How to choose English and how to prepare.
Hlib Suslov
Practical5 min read
How to Buy a Used Car in Norway
A practical guide to buying a used car in Norway: where to find one, what to check, the purchase contract, transferring ownership with Statens vegvesen, and ongoing costs.
Hlib Suslov
New in Norway5 min read
How to Make Norwegian Friends as a Newcomer to Norway
Making Norwegian friends takes time, but it is fully possible. Here are the arenas that work, free places to start, and simple steps to build a network in Norway.
Hlib Suslov
Work and rights5 min read
Norwegian workplace culture: what is expected of you
How the Norwegian workplace works: flat structure, trust, punctuality and free time. Learn the unwritten rules many immigrants get wrong.
Hlib Suslov
Exam and preparation2 min read
Samfunnskunnskapsprøven in Ukrainian 2026: how to take it
Can you take samfunnskunnskapsprøven in Ukrainian? Yes. How to choose your language on test day, what counts for permanent residence, and how to practice.
Hlib Suslov