At a Glance
Avg Dev Salary
kr 78k/yr
Rent (City)
kr 1,500/mo
Quality of Life
9/10
Visa
Moderate
Score Breakdown
Salary4/10
Affordability6.9/10
Quality of Life9/10
Safety9.1/10
Visa Access4/10
Tax Efficiency3.8/10
Average Salaries
Annual salary across 20 job roles · NOK
Cost of Living
Rent (City Centre)kr 1,500
Rent (Outside)kr 1,100
Grocerieskr 400
Transportkr 80
Utilitieskr 180
Eating Out (meal)kr 22
Estimated Monthly Total (city centre)kr 2,160
Quality Scores
Quality of Life
9/10
Healthcare
8.7/10
Safety
9.1/10
Internet Speed
8.5/10
Tax Information
Income Tax (mid bracket)
34%
Social Security Rate
7.8%
Visa & Immigration
Difficulty:Moderate
Skilled Worker permit requires a concrete job offer. Norway is not in the EU but part of EEA. Excellent welfare system but high cost of living.
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