tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90185711958411959022024-03-13T11:56:57.188-07:00Unauthoritative guide for living in NorwayYou are coming to Norway for the first time and you have a lot of reservations about food, salary, climate, housing, people, culture, weather and what not..
If yes, then, this blog is the definitive guide that you should read on for survival and sustenance in the Viking land. All the information is based on my first hand experience.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-8674247492998650632013-06-07T06:10:00.003-07:002013-06-21T05:03:22.884-07:00Learning Norwegian language/ Lærer du Norsk?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnVdJHgNf1beqBUznHN8Jmw0PaCJdaG2tklJ1h5lLC2GauLr3y3v1O4QOjzAZqzlLZ4l0K6p3EuzNEbJMTjFC8U_L9pmzHg5LVgu2ddn4jMOFT1SZ5oMzUJWdDrl_6O_6v8Hx4TUNf1M/s1600/VFnorskbilde.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnVdJHgNf1beqBUznHN8Jmw0PaCJdaG2tklJ1h5lLC2GauLr3y3v1O4QOjzAZqzlLZ4l0K6p3EuzNEbJMTjFC8U_L9pmzHg5LVgu2ddn4jMOFT1SZ5oMzUJWdDrl_6O_6v8Hx4TUNf1M/s1600/VFnorskbilde.jpg" /></a>There are many language training schools in Norway and as with
everything else in Norway, these courses are significantly expensive. If
it is possible to learn Norwegian in your home country online/via Group lessons, please do so.
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In Norway, the usual rate would be about 100-150 NOK/hour (20 EUR/25 USD) of group
teaching. This implies that usual package of 300 hours of Norsk for
preparation towards <i>Bergentesten</i> (which means, the test-taker has fluency equivalent to that of a native Norwegian) will set you poorer by 30000-45000 NOK!<br />
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<b>Tip: </b>300 hours of Norsk seems like easy job, but it is not. The grammar and esp. pronounciation is quite complicated. On top of that, there is no precise standard for spoken Norwegian and there are multiple dialects. To complicate the matter further, sometimes the dialects/grammar may change signicantly in spoken Norsk. For example Norwegian spoken in Bergen vis a vis one spoken in Stavanger, Oslo or Tromsø could sound like 4 different languages to a foreigner! Read more about troubles with spoken Norwegian on NTNU website <a href="http://www.ntnu.edu/now/intro/background-spoken-norwegian" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If that wasn't difficult enough, there is some more nitty-gritty to worry about. There are two main languages and one minor language in use in Norway:<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Bokmål (Understood by almost all Norwegians). If you are foriegner and wish to learn Norwegian, learn this one.</li>
<li>Nynorsk - Quite different from Bokmål. Though tought in schools, in
theory it is not widely spoken and used. Only 10-15% of the population actively uses Nynorsk. And in any case, the person
knowing Nynorsk will almost certainly also know Bokmål. So you are in safe zone,
if you know Bokmål</li>
<li>Sami - An altogether different language used by minority population,
mainly in Northern Norway. Unless, you have some special reasons, which
you are aware of, that why you should learn Sami, this language may be
conviniently skipped as a practical language to be used in Norway.</li>
</ol>
Here I am listing some of the free resources on learning Norwegian. These will provide a very good initial start but by no means complete. This means you must augment your learning
with other medium or courses.<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li><a href="http://decentius.aksis.uib.no/lexin.html?ui-lang=eng" target="_blank">Lexin</a>
- A comprehensive multilingual Norwegian dictionary with
pronounciation. Supported by Norwegian Government , Department of
Education</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ntnu.edu/now/intro" target="_blank">NTNU web resources</a> - This is perhaps the most authentic <u><i><b>free </b></i></u>option of learning Norsk, by NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology</li>
<li><a href="http://www.123norsk.com/" target="_blank">123Norsk</a> - A government website providing preparatory material for Nørskprove 2 & Nørskprove 3 tests. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.123norsk.com/Gramatikk%20oppgaver/Norske%20verb.pdf" target="_blank">Norwegian Grammar</a> - Pdf resource.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.skapago.eu/en/learn/norwegian-free.html" target="_blank">Skapago</a> - Some videos on pronounciation</li>
<li><a href="http://www.norwegianclass101.com/norwegian-grammar-introduction/" target="_blank">Norwegian Class 101</a></li>
</ol>
Lykke til. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-66840215523508523662013-06-07T05:32:00.001-07:002013-09-06T11:32:01.532-07:00Finding jobs at Norway<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I get a lot of request from readers, how can they get a job here at Norway. What are the skills required and so..on and so I decided to post this article.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">While almost everybody understands and speaks English here, Norsk is the de-facto spoken and written language in Norway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wouldn't want to sound harsh, but reality is that please make sure that you understand it correctly: <b><i>"A fluent knowledge of Norwegian (Norsk) is required, if you are searching job on your own in Norway"</i></b>. Unless you are an expatriate, transferred to Norwegian office of an international employer, it will be expected by almost all companies that you have a very good understanding of Norsk or at least one of the other Scandinavian languages (Swedish/Danish). <b>Tip:</b> Read <a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.no/2013/06/learning-norwegian-language-lrer-du.html" target="_blank">here</a> for some free resources on learning Norwegian.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Most jobs in Norway are posted on <a href="http://finn.no/">finn.no</a> (the biggest classified portal in Norway for housing, jobs, dating, travel, etc, etc.). You may also want to then register with <a href="http://www.nav.no/English/The+Norwegian+Labour+and+Welfare+Administration" target="_blank">NAV </a>or Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration for exploring other opportunities. Another interesting website for jobs search is <a href="http://indeed.com/">indeed.com</a> (Thanks to our reader: Gaëlle for the tip).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>P.S.</b> If you are nurse, there is great demand for nurses here. Please read this <a href="http://norwegiancourse.no/complete-guide-for-nurses-relocating-to-norway/" target="_blank">excellent article</a> on understanding what are the requirements to become a nurse in Norway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Points to ponder:</b> There has been a huge requirements for health workers in Norway, since quite some time. Yet the requirements remains unmet despite excellent renumeration here and abundant supply of health workers elsewhere... The key is not difficult to find, there are strict regulations here and on top of that achiving fluency in Norsk is very difficult.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lykke til.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-64820301773624690722013-02-05T03:50:00.001-08:002013-02-05T03:54:01.518-08:00Inexpensive (Perhaps Reasonable?) Shopping … <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqk77C9J0WMUuTQso-R-69WSpnQEOqb773i52RveMag4if3jBiXpb9X8moV6YOuLcxTyXJubsbeHZHdho6hPrYI0fAqL7vj7L1W5AQJC7oLkBevca1XdwRJqkChJKkxijn_FKg__PBCgM/s1600/Shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqk77C9J0WMUuTQso-R-69WSpnQEOqb773i52RveMag4if3jBiXpb9X8moV6YOuLcxTyXJubsbeHZHdho6hPrYI0fAqL7vj7L1W5AQJC7oLkBevca1XdwRJqkChJKkxijn_FKg__PBCgM/s200/Shopping.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are not from Scandinavia, the first thing that you get
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Gardermoen airport to city centre (approx.. 45 Km), at a <b><i>weekend night</i></b>, you will
realize the taxi fare (approx.. 900NOK ~ 100 GBP ~ 150 USD) is perhaps a
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Norway<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></div>
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<![endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">Now
that once you are in Norway, you will perhaps do some shopping. Here I will
list some ways how you could make the most use of your Norwegian Kroner. Also
read my article <a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.no/2011/12/whats-cost-of-living-prices-of-general.html">Cost
of Living in Norway</a>, to figure out cheap shopping for food/daily needs/grocery
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">At least twice each year most shopping malls go for a clearance
sale (called <b><i>Markedsdag Salg). </i></b>The sale is usually in month of April and
September but could vary depending on each store. This is the time when you get
massive discounts, often up to 80% off on selected items :D </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Few of the most popular <b><i>big</i></b> shopping malls are <b>Oslo City</b>, <b>Byporten</b>, <b>Storo Størsenter</b>,
<b>Bogstadaveien</b> (This is a popular street
with high end boutiques), <b>Karl Johan
Gate</b> (The main shopping street in Oslo), <b>House of Oslo</b> and <b>Aker
Brygge </b>(very expensive). </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>H&M, Cubus,
Dressman, Pm</b> and <b>Kaap Ahl </b>are
some of the clothing chains that often sell reasonably priced clothes and often
have some clothing on sale, all the year around</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Din Sko </b>is another
shoe chain that often has good quality shoes on discount, while <b>XXL </b>usually offers<b> </b>discounted sportswear, shoes, jacket, etc.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are some stores that offer discounts all the year
around and clothes and accessories are significantly cheaper than the usual
market price. However, please note that this is usually the stock from last
year, season, i.e., the clothing here is new but not contemporary fashion. One such store is named <b>Outlet</b>, (Take T-Bane
3 to Mortensrud, the shop is located on 3<sup>rd</sup> floor at the shopping
senter on top of the metro station)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you so prefer, second hand clothing, can be bought at <b>Fretex</b> and <b>UFF</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Try subscribing to newsletter from super market chains such
as <b>Coop, Kiwi, Smart Club, Rema 1000, Rimi, ICA, Meny</b> etc. They all have different items on sale each
week and could offer significant savings</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For all your furniture/home decor needs, IKEA is perhaps the
best destination (It’s a huge place and they sell quite a variety of stuff). <b>Tip:</b> IKEA offers a free bus shuttle every
hour, from Oslo Sentralstasjon</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You could also buy very cheap <b>second hand</b> furniture, utensils from <b>Fretex</b> store located at Alnabru (Take bus 66 from Helsfyr T-Bane),
The same bus also goes to <b>IKEA</b>.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For electronics and virtually any possible daily house hold
needs, try visiting <b>Clas Ohlson</b>. They
have like an enormous range of different products and a very friendly staff.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are looking for further bargains, there is a flea
market at Grønland (Take exit Busterminal Grønland outside Grønland T-Bane)
every Saturday (10:00-17:00) that sells a variety of stuff: Furniture,
Utensils, Interior Décor, Electronics, Shoes, Laptop, Mobiles, Gadget, etc. Most
products are second-hand, some are new, while some could be stolen. You have
been cautioned, choose wisely and bargain hard.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Last but not the least, there’s always <b>finn.no</b> for all your needs. <b>Tip: </b>On Finn homepage,</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Torget -> Til Salgs : This is
the section, where you find what people are selling</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Torget -> Gis Bort : This is
the section, where people are giving away the products for free (Yes Free!).
The reason this is so that it is difficult to discard old products, when people
buy new ones, since you can’t dump your large waste/defected products with regular
garbage and therefore people prefer if somebody needy could pick these products
from their place.</span></span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWhnMj8EK_71ZHqhVjJoF4xypuRXdWeAB0wyEJTw2Ha7Jrz310cwvEvdbjSeNXpFAT7xFz_eVbKJ7Vg9OLtRSviVWTtHcyn6hotHeC20rb3EwX0oU3bkFSkcBgsmx0w005Aa8XNV79Eo/s1600/Helen+pics+%283%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitWhnMj8EK_71ZHqhVjJoF4xypuRXdWeAB0wyEJTw2Ha7Jrz310cwvEvdbjSeNXpFAT7xFz_eVbKJ7Vg9OLtRSviVWTtHcyn6hotHeC20rb3EwX0oU3bkFSkcBgsmx0w005Aa8XNV79Eo/s200/Helen+pics+%283%29.jpg" width="200" /></a>One of the most important question that most of us visiting to Norway is that how can we see Northern lights? When can we see them and how to plan for them? Forunately, the author of this blog has been lucky enough to witness this heavenly phenomenon :) If you are in hurry, jump straight to <a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/northern-lights-aka-aurora-borealis-all.html#advise">My Two Cents</a>.<br />
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This page should therefore address most of your queries pertaining to this majestic event. Stay glued.<br />
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<a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/northern-lights-aka-aurora-borealis-all.html#When">When can you see Aurora?</a></li>
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<a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/northern-lights-aka-aurora-borealis-all.html#time">Best Time to see Aurora</a></li>
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<a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/northern-lights-aka-aurora-borealis-all.html#place">The best place to view Auroras</a></li>
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<a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/northern-lights-aka-aurora-borealis-all.html#plan">Can you plan for Aurora?</a></li>
<li>
<a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/northern-lights-aka-aurora-borealis-all.html#advise">My Two cents</a></li>
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<a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2012/03/northern-lights-aka-aurora-borealis-all.html#web"> Web References</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9018571195841195902" name="When"></a>When can you see Aurora?</h3>
The most suitable time to witness the event is between November till March every year. As you know that Auroras can be only seen in night, beyond these months, the sky becomes too bright to see the event. Within these months, the coldest months of Jan and early Feb maximizes your chances of viewing the event.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9018571195841195902" name="time"></a>Best Time to see Aurora</h3>
Most Auroras are said to appear between 6pm and 2am. However, based on our local tour guide, the peak displays should be visible between 9pm-11pm, from the Northern direction.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9018571195841195902" name="place"></a>The best place to view Auroras</h3>
The best place to see Auroras in Norway is: Tromsø. It is roughly 1700 Kms north of Oslo and situated right in the centre of Auroral belt. There are several regular flights operated by Norwegian Air shuttle and SAS between Oslo and Tromsø and connectivity is generally not a problem.<br />
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On rare occasions, when the solar activity is extremely high, it might be possible to view Auroras from as south as Oslo, but chances of this happening are slim. You can check the Auroral forecast within next 24 hours at <a href="http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/Europe/" target="_blank">Alaska University website</a> and <a href="http://helios.swpc.noaa.gov/ovation/#" target="_blank">NOAA</a> website (beta). More Kp level means, more will be the intensity of the Aurora and brighter will be the displays! Kp levels of 4 or more should give you stunning displays.<br />
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However, within Tromsø city, it is difficult to view Aurora due to intensity of the city lights, unless Aurora is of very high intensity. Within Tromsø, the best places to see Aurora and accessible by public transport are:<br />
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Fjellheisen: Take a cable car to Storsteinen (Big Rock) on mount Fløya, 421 meters above sea level. This place gives a stunning panoramic view of city of Tromsø</li>
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Northern forests of Tromsø (Take bus 20 and get down the last stop towards the North)</li>
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Kvaløya (literally translated as Whale Island due to its shape)</li>
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A beach close to Tromsø museum</li>
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Farther outside the city you move, darker it becomes and better it is to view Aurora. During the time of our trip, due to bad weather, we had to visit uptil Finnish border to witness the event!! In general, there is a local saying that if you stay at least 5 days in Tromsø, you should be able to see Aurora at least once :D<br />
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Yes and No!<br />
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Auroras are dependent on solar flares,and it is possible that there are none or negligible, when you visit Tromsø. A sureshot but fairly expensive way to guarantee witnessing the Aurora would be to check the Aurora forecast in next 24 hours <a href="http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/Europe/" target="_blank">here</a> and then check the weather forecast<a href="http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Troms/Troms%C3%B8/Troms%C3%B8/" target="_blank"> here</a>. If there are no clouds, then you have the maximum probability of seeing the beauty.<br />
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Having said that, Tromsø has one of the most dynamic weather that I have seen in my life. It starts snowing within 5 minutes and then again bright sun in another 5 mins and then clouds. When people in Tromsø say that they can't predict the weather, they mean it!! So, in the end, it all depends on your luck.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9018571195841195902" name="advise"></a>My Two cents</h3>
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If you land up at Tromsø and Auroral alert is at low level, weather is cloudy and you are unsure whether you can see the event or not, then book a light chase tour. They are fairly expensive (upto 900 NOK/night) but maximize your chances of viewing the event. I recommend Arctic Guide Services (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/arcticguideservice" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> & <a href="http://www.arcticguideservice.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>). The guides are extremely professional and helpful and will take that extra mile to help you see the event. Special thanks to our beautiful guide Anja & helpful Massimo, without whom it wouldn't have been possible for us to view the event.</li>
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Do NOT forget to bring your tripod and Professional Camera. Point and shoot camera are perhaps useless</li>
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Do NOT forget good winter clothing and snow shoes</li>
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Everything is extremely expensive here. Prices are almost 25% - 40% more than those at Oslo. To put thing quantitatively, get a reality check about prices of daily need items at Oslo in 2011, <a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2011/12/whats-cost-of-living-prices-of-general.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
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If possible, try to get in touching with someone local. If you are lucky enough to find lovely hosts as ours (Sandra & Børge), nothing like that. Not only they can guide you about Tromsø and Sami people, but also can tell you about knitty-gritties of quite a lot of things such as attracting a Norwegian girls by techniques such as Ploughing to light painting;)</li>
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Whether you are able to see Northern lights or not, Tromsø is an amazing and beautiful city with equally friendly people, you won't regret a trip here.</li>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9018571195841195902" name="web"></a> Web References</h3>
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All you wanted to know about Aurora @ Alaska University Website - <a href="http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/Europe">http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/Europe</a></li>
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Official Tromso tourism page - <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.visittromso.no/en/" target="_blank"> http://www.visittromso.no/en/</a></li>
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Wikipedia Infobank - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_%28astronomy%29">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_(astronomy)</a></li>
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Tromsø - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troms%C3%B8">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tromsø</a></li>
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Tromsø Weather forecast - <a href="http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Troms/Troms%C3%B8/Troms%C3%B8/">http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Troms/Tromsø/Tromsø/</a></li>
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(Image courtesy: Our friendly British co-tourist Helen :)<br />
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Do not shy to post queries here, should you have one. I will be glad to answer.<br />
Good Luck. Let there be lights!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Tromso, Norway69.6492047 18.955323869.605028199999992 18.797395299999998 69.6933812 19.1132523tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-23947864241594511322011-12-30T11:49:00.000-08:002013-06-07T06:16:00.317-07:00Useful Websites - Online Toolkit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here’s
a compilation of most useful websites that could be of immense help while here at Norway:</span></div>
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<ol><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.lawctopus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/website-photo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://www.lawctopus.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/website-photo1.jpg" width="200" /></a></span>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.norway.no/">www.norway.no</a> – One stop Government portal for everything
that you would like to know about Norway </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://ruter.no/en/">http://ruter.no/en/</a> - Public transport Planner.
Lets you plan your travel from any place in Norway to any other place in
Norway, using public transport. It also contains real time transport
information.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.finn.no/">www.finn.no</a> - (Norwegian only) From Jobs
to Housing, this is the single largest website for posting classifieds in
Norway</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.skatteetaten.no/en/International-pages/">http://www.skatteetaten.no/en/International-pages/</a> - Tax Information</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/translate-this/">https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/translate-this/</a> A Firefox addon that will make
your life much easier by auto translation of website. Almost, all of the
websites, with a very few exceptions, will be in Norwegian</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Oslo/Oslo/Oslo_S/">http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Oslo/Oslo/Oslo_S/</a> - Weather forecast website</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/">http://www.udi.no/Norwegian-Directorate-of-Immigration/</a> - Norwegian Directorate of
Immigration</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.frukt.no/">www.Frukt.no (Norwegian only)</a> – Government
website to promote Fruits and Vegetables in Norway. You can use this
website to identify the Norwegian names of most vegetables and fruits </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://use-it.no/">http://use-it.no/</a> - Loads of information about
everything for budget travellers in Oslo</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">
<a href="http://www.visitnorway.com/en/What-to-do/">http://www.visitnorway.com/en/What-to-do/</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="text-decoration: none;">
</span></span>Norway
Tourist Information </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/">http://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/</a> Norway Tourist Information.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/">http://norwayguide.blogspot.com</a> –
Last but not the least, your first hand practical information about Norway
</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-3052692164120731392011-12-30T11:34:00.000-08:002013-06-07T06:24:19.799-07:00Other most important information/ Personal Tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jugglingmotherhood.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/important.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="http://jugglingmotherhood.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/important.jpg" width="200" /></a></span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Here’s some miscellaneous but very nice to know
information, which you normally won’t find elsewhere:</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Public
Toilets:</b> Remember
to <b>relieve yourself</b> while leaving
home. One thing that is particularly hard to find, and is expensive, is public
toilets. I don’t know why, but there aren’t many of them in Oslo. Only public
toilets, which I have been able to find in the downtown is at Oslo Central
station (10NOK/usage) and at Grønland T-Bane station (10NOK/usage and closes at
7pm). If you really have the urge, your best bet would be head for nearest bar
and request the bartender to allow you to use the facilities!!</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is <b>no ticket checking</b>, either at entry or exit, for any of the public
transport means within inner Zone, including all Metros, Trams, Boats and buses
(Red city bus). However, do not be tempted to travel without ticket, assuming
that there is no check. I have seen surprise checks called as “Ticket Control”
at most unsuspecting places and most unsuspecting times, including late midnight.
If caught without proper ticket, in addition to humiliation, the penalty is 750
NOK on spot and 900 NOK, if paid later.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Office
Timings:</b> Most
of the Government offices are open from 09:00-03:30 pm and the Private ones
from 08:00-4:00 pm, Monday to Fridays. Banks have different working hours for
Mon-Wed, Thursday, Friday and Saturday!!</span><span style="font-size: small;">
Almost everything is closed on Sundays. </span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Tap
water</b> is very
safe and can be drunk, without any additional treatment. However, remember to
take your water bottle with you, whenever you are out of home because
generally, there no public taps or water sources. You may have to buy a bottle
from nearest kiosk in the market and it is about 25 NOK for half liter bottle!!</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">During the winters, Sun rises
at around 9 am and sets around 3 pm, so it becomes dark pretty early. Be
prepared <b>for</b> <b>very less daylight during winters</b>, which can be very depressing for
some people and lead them into SAD (<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002499/">Seasonal Affective
Disorder</a>).</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Also, based on my limited
exposure, unless it is important and you know the other person very well, it
may not be considered polite to call anybody after business hours or during
weekends. </span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When you buy most plastic/tin/glass bottles, you pay a surcharge (called <b><i>Pant</i></b>) ranging from NOK 1 to 2.5. This surcharge can be recovered by returning the bottle back to designated machines in any of the supermarket/kiosks. You can return the bottle to any machine that you wish to and not necessarily, from where you purchased.</span></span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-33830121111156682232011-12-30T11:14:00.000-08:002013-06-07T06:18:22.379-07:00Mobile Services and Internet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">A
prepaid mobile SIM can be purchased at most kiosks such as <b>7-Eleven,
Narvesan,</b> <b>Deli De Luca, Mix </b>and even at Gardermoen airport for ~ 50
NOK (including ~ 25 NOK as talktime). You will require an identity card such as
Passport to activate the card. There are quite some mobile operators, however <b>Lebara</b>
turns out to be cheaper than the other ones.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Mobile Phones can be purchased either with subscription or in
unlocked stage. In general phones (except iPhone) are expensive and should be
brought from India.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Call
tariffs could be pretty high (~ 10x) at Norway, as compared to India.
Furthermore, for each call, you need to pay an initial connection charge of ~
1NOK. It is therefore advisable to either buy a calling card or use a VOIP
(soft phone) from PC.</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Calling Cards can
be obtained from Pakistani/Turkish stores, in addition to small mobile shops
and internet cafes and sometimes from Supermarkets. Most of these shops are
located around Brugata and Grønland area.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Internet
is generally provided free of cost in your Hotel or your apartment, and at some
restaurants. If you need to take an internet connection on your own, expect
around 300 NOK/month for 2Mbps unlimited plan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">In
general, you can find almost all Indian/Asian food items, Masalas, Spices and Packed
food items in Grønland (an area in Oslo) Turkish and Pakistani shops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So Namkeen, Khakraaa, Gulab Jamoon, Dosa Mix,
Garam Masala, Chole Masala, Rooh Afza, etc. are easily available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">The biggest and perhaps one of the most diverse shop (owned by Turkish) is located just outside <b>Grønland</b> T-Bane stop (take exit saying <b>Busterimanlen Grønland</b>) and ask anyone for vegetable shop. You will usually find the freshest and cheapest vegetables and exotic fruits, which are not generally available elsewhere. Interestingly this shop opens almost 365 days a year, and usually doesn't close until 9pm :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Another interesting and year long open shop (also by Turkish) is located at Brugata bus stop, next to Mycall (formerly Lebara) showroom. This shop also has a large assortment of Indian, Turskish, Japensese, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and other groccery products in addition to household (daily needs) items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">If you are looking for some special Asian ingredients, your best would be to visit one of the many Asian shops in and around Brugata. Your best bet to buy an Indian item would be to visit <b>Siddique</b> (take bus 60 and get down Norbbygata) or <b>Sunny Mart</b> (between Grønland T-bane and Service Centre for foregin worker's office. Beware of Sunny Mart though, apart from rude owners, quite a few times, they sell expired goods, even few months after expiry. I once found a Maggi packet that expired over 9months ago and yet on sale. Personally, I would recommend <b>Siddique</b>, with its courteous & helpful staff and reasonable prices. <b>Tip:</b> You ask in Hindi, for exact name of the product ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">If you want to eat out, there
a few inexpensive (Read one meal below 150 NOK) Pakistani restaurants that
serves mainly Punjabi food. Exclusive fine dining Indian restaurants will set
you off by at lease 500 NOK/per person for a three course meal. In case, you are a fan than here are numerous Sushi joint in every nook and corner of Oslo.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">P.S. If you have any specific query, please post in the comments section and I will be happy to answer :) </span></div>
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<a href="http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/health.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/health.gif" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">If
you have a Norwegian Social Security Number and are entitled to stay in Norway, you are covered by
subsidized Government Health service. Most of the EU/EEA nationals and members of other countries (check with your own country's health system) are covered under reciprocal health agreements. A good summary can be found <a href="http://www.nhh.no/en/about-nhh/living-in-norway/health-care.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Once assigned a social security number, the resident is entitled to select a FastLege (Your First doctor or GP). For any non-emergency health issues, you must seek an appointment from your GP, who if necessary will refer you to an specialist.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Note:</b> The health system in Norway could be painstakingly slow and it usually takes 1-2 weeks before you can seek your first appointment with your GP, who might advise some laboratory examinations and then it could be another couple of weeks before the results arrive and so..on. For acute problems, visit 24 hours x 365 days </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">open </span>Legevakten (Government hospital) at <b>Storgata 40, Oslo.</b> No prior appointment is needed and expect a minimum waiting time of few hours.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">A summary pdf file listing how health services work in Norway and who are entitled for free treatment, etc. could be found in English, Norsk, Urdu and Sami language <a href="http://www.helsedirektoratet.no/publikasjoner/handbok-om-helse-og-sosialtjenesten-i-kommunen/Sider/default.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> (Click Andre Språk, next to the pdf file and choose your desired language). For more detailed information, contact </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Norwegian Health administration or <a href="http://www.helfo.no/" target="_blank">HELFO. </a></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-size: small;">Fee:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">If you visit your fastlege (GP)/Legevakten, you must pay the minimum contribution of 136NOK or 180 NOK, if your GP has specialist degree. The fee of evening visits higher. All the pricecs are correct as on 1 May 2013. For more details, see <a href="http://www.helfo.no/privatperson/egenandeler/Sider/default.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> (in Norwegian).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">Each year (from Jan-Dec), if your the contributions (Doctor visits + prescribed tests + medicines) exceed a certain amount (2040 NOK for year 2013), then you are entitled for <b>Frikort. </b>All of subsequent medical expenses will be paid for by the government for the rest of the year, i.e., you are entitled to 100% free treatment. For more details on Frikort, see <a href="http://www.helfo.no/privatperson/frikort/Sider/default.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> </span><span style="font-size: small;">(in Norwegian).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Tip:</u></b> You can select your GP by calling HELFO @ </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="ctl00_PlaceHolderMain_PageContactRightCtr_AuthoringContainer1">+47 81059500</span>. Not all fastlege are equally good, I recommend reading some reviews <a href="http://www.legelisten.no/leger/Oslo" target="_blank">here</a>, before selecting your lege.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>God Bedering.</i></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-36100254093031897822011-12-28T14:01:00.000-08:002013-06-07T05:05:57.881-07:00How’s the public transport?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pDPXgfe3JTY/TvuP-8iBcTI/AAAAAAAAAdE/NAhyxqoYzho/s1600/Trikk+-+tram+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pDPXgfe3JTY/TvuP-8iBcTI/AAAAAAAAAdE/NAhyxqoYzho/s320/Trikk+-+tram+%25283%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Norway
has a very efficient public transport system consisting of
Bus, Tram, Trains, Ferry and Metro. You can take pets, cycle and baby stroller,
inside all public transport vehicles. For elderly people, small kids and pregnant
women, the bus, tram or Metro driver will take extra care to ensure that they
have on-boarded or de-boarded safely, before moving ahead.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As
on <span style="font-size: small;">Feb</span> 201<span style="font-size: small;">3</span>, a single prepaid ticket cost <span style="font-size: small;">30</span> NOK (<span style="font-size: small;">5</span>0 NOK if purchased on
onboard), valid for 1 hour across all means of transport, within Zone 1 - Oslo.
An unlimited zone<span style="font-size: small;">-</span>1 travel, monthly pass costs <span style="font-size: small;">630</span> NOK. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Note that the rates for monthly pass varies, based on zones. However, kids less than 4 years of age can travel free & 50% discount is available to senior citizens and students (with Norwegian Student ID). On weekends, upto 4 children or dog, can travel free with a full fare paying adult.</span></span> </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">All
the public transport is managed by a single private company called Ruter. You can
visit the following Transport websites to figure out public transport to reach
to any source to destination in Norway: </span><a href="http://ruter.no/en/">Ruter</a></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-40685307313231844392011-12-28T13:52:00.000-08:002013-06-07T05:36:24.055-07:00Can I manage with English? Is it necessary to learn Norwegian??<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">If you are coming here as tourist, then the quick answer is No problem, English is perfectly fine. If you are coming here to work or live for a long term, then:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">1. Learn Norwegian</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">2. Read <a href="http://www.norwayguide.blogspot.no/2013/06/finding-jobs-at-norway.html" target="_blank">my article</a> on finding jobs here. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Scandinavians
perhaps speak the best English of all non-English speaking countries. English
is taught in school from early childhood and most Norwegian can understand
& converse very well in English, if not fluently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">However,
it is important to note that English is not the first language and almost all
the written communications or street signs, etc. are in Norwegian. Hence a
quick knowledge of common Norwegian words would be helpful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">This
site may provide some basic working language:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><a href="http://radiolingua.com/shows/other-languages/one-minute-norwegian/">http://radiolingua.com/shows/other-languages/one-minute-norwegian/</a>
</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-78479120661836754042011-12-28T13:47:00.000-08:002011-12-28T14:11:55.443-08:00What are the legal formalities for immigrants<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. It is mandatory to apply for a Residence Permit, within 7 days of arrival in Norway. If you are in Oslo, the office, where you will apply for one is: <br /><br />Skatt øst<br />Schweigaards gate 17, 0191 Oslo, Norway <br />+47 - 22 66 19 15 <br /><br /><b>Landmark:</b> Get down at Tram/Bus Stop: <i>Bussterminalen Grønland</i> and it’s about 100 meters walking distance from there. Ask anyone for Green Building named Skattøst (Tax Office). You can also visit the following Transport websites to figure out public transport to reach the above location from anywhere in Norway: <br /><a href="http://trafikanten.no/en/">http://trafikanten.no/en/</a> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />2. If you are staying at Norway for over 3 months, you must get a free Tuberculosis check done at one of the approved hospitals, in Norway. The place, where you will apply for Residence Permit will provide more information on the subject. </span> </div>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-59718239876009257522011-12-28T13:39:00.000-08:002011-12-28T14:12:17.124-08:00Tourist places<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.ptialaska.net/%7Ehutch/110601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="http://www.ptialaska.net/%7Ehutch/110601.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Norway
is one of the most beautiful countries to see, especially in Summer. Here are
some of the comprehensive sites that you can refer to:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span><a href="http://www.visitnorway.com/en/What-to-do/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">http://www.visitnorway.com/en/What-to-do/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;"></span><a href="http://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">http://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">There
a lot of other activities that you can do and visit, free of cost, in Oslo, provided you have
a transport pass and time to see and explore new places. I will update this
article, when I have more leisure time ;)</span></div>
</div>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-78552791854400993542011-12-28T13:35:00.000-08:002013-06-25T05:41:49.611-07:00Norwegian culture and people<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
have met a lot of people here, who are very nice and people who are very rude, so it is
hard to make any kind of blanket statement. However, personally speaking, I have found people here to be
more pleasant, welcoming and helping than people back at India.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have also found a 3.5 minute video on youtube, which highlights Norway. Though some readers may find it offensive; if not all, some parts of the video are definitely true in my opinion. Which ones are true and which ones are not, I shall leave it for the imagination of the reader.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/ebqdwQzmSHM?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">However,
you may want to read some authoritative thoughts on the topic, by the native Norwegians @
<a href="http://use-it.unginfo.oslo.no/WP/introduction/know-the-people/">http://use-it.unginfo.oslo.no/WP/introduction/know-the-people/</a>. I have copied some of the text, verbatim from the above very useful website:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The stereotype may be
familiar to you – the Scandinavian Viking, freezing and shaking, squeezed in
the middle of giant mountains. As a result of harsh climate – the stereotype
claims – Norwegians are direct, rude, often shy and sometimes unfriendly.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErALQXuVON00UDEUkGB5WH_UAad1CrQnh09KKHgCdNvJo1XiQxanWgM0qLuXt0MxIwi8ga3BsMAUUzZrGjO_NZqYp0biHm6GD2C_8YQGWgG4V81J0qZIQ4BzVwTpIAZf-O64LeYGYH5I/s1600/bunad-female.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErALQXuVON00UDEUkGB5WH_UAad1CrQnh09KKHgCdNvJo1XiQxanWgM0qLuXt0MxIwi8ga3BsMAUUzZrGjO_NZqYp0biHm6GD2C_8YQGWgG4V81J0qZIQ4BzVwTpIAZf-O64LeYGYH5I/s320/bunad-female.jpg" width="320" /></a><b><u>This is not true</u></b>. Yes,
we define our personal space as more “sacred” than say the Italians, and we
will not strike a conversation with you just to kill time on the bus. But we
are opening up as a people. Smile, be friendly and seem interested, and you
will be surprised by the warmth and generosity you will receive in return.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be sure that the timid Norwegians turn around during party hours though. We are known to be “uptight”
when sober and “go wild” when drunk. Slightly exaggerated, though you will find
40 year old accountants with their tie wrapped around their forehead to fight
their surpressed creativity.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When bumping into a Norwegian, have this quick check-list in mind, and know that he or she has at
least one of the following characteristics, probably several: </span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are cross-country skiers in the
winter, and park-animals in the summer.</span></span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="color: #38761d; text-align: justify;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Norwegians are mostly rich (due to the
oil industry), and you’ll see iPhones on every corner.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is nothing your average Norwegian
cares more about than beating the Swedes in whatever sport or event. The
mentality is mutual.</span></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We love the outdoors and spend our
holidays in the mountain, the weekend in the forest and everyday dreaming
of the sea.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of our favorite past-times is a
stroll – you can see Norwegians wandering around, sometimes for hours,
with no other purpose than being out and about.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">7 out of 10 Norwegians work out at least
once a week (young people in Oslo even more), and there are over a 100
crowded gyms in the city.</span></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As a people we are fashion-oriented,
technologically equipped, and with plenty of time to indulge in cultural
activities.</span></span><br />
</li>
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<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3212775894_d1a0421391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3212775894_d1a0421391.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">There
is a saying in Norway that “There is no bad weather, but only bad clothing”. Go
by this saying and you will enjoy the weather here. Temperature varies a lot and it can fall upto -25 degree C in peak winters during Dec to Feb!!<span> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">However, as long as you dress properly, you should be
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at comfortable + 20-25 degree Celcius and generally, you can roam freely inside,
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><b>Moral:</b> Invest in proper clothing and shoes and you can happily survive in Norwegian winter. </span></span></div>
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</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-38503401048691584162011-12-28T13:15:00.000-08:002011-12-28T13:40:08.070-08:00Can I find vegetarian food?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Though,
Norwegians eat a lot of pork, beef and fish, surprisingly, it is not hard to
find Vegetarian food. Vegetable Salads and sandwiches are abundantly available
in the market. Also, most people understand and English pretty well and know
what a vegetarian meal is, so feel free to ask in a restaurant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Last
but not the least, if you cook at home then there shouldn’t be any problem. All
kinds of fresh vegetables, fruits and spices are available in plenty in the
market.</span></span></div>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-30430435280470779442011-12-27T11:41:00.000-08:002012-03-03T00:11:02.355-08:00Which items to bring from home and which ones to buy locally in Norway?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sMiRavXuZ2U/TvofFjE5A1I/AAAAAAAAAcU/t7Jl17soBsk/s1600/food+%25286%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sMiRavXuZ2U/TvofFjE5A1I/AAAAAAAAAcU/t7Jl17soBsk/s320/food+%25286%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a>In
general, you can find almost all Indian food items, Masalas, Spices and Packed
food items in Grønland Turkish and Pakistani shops. Of course, the price will
be 4-5x the prices in India but that is applicable to all the things in Norway,
the most expensive country in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">However,
the following items may be very difficult to find or extremely expensive in
Norway, and it is therefore recommended that you bring your own:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Medicines</b> (10 to 100 times more
expensive than at India). Also, most of the brands that you use may not be
available here. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Prescription glasses</b> (Bring an
extra pair, if you are coming for long term). The cheapest one may be around
500NOK, at least, if you buy one locally.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dental work/Treatment</b>. Get it
done at your home. Dental treatment is not covered by Social Security and it
may be wiser and cheaper to fly back home, if you develop some dental
complications here!!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>White Light/Bulbs/CFL</b>. It is
simply not available here and it is advisable to buy them from home if you
don’t like Yellow or Off-white light. (Remember the electrical socket should be
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edison_screw">E27 – European socket</a>. It is different from the one
used in India)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incandescent_light_bulb">Electric Bulbs</a></b> greater than 70Watts – It is
banned by the law, to sell bulb more than 70 W. In general, it is difficult to
find bulb more than 40W in the normal markets. Bulbs between 40W - 70 W are taxed more, and the cheapest 70W
bulb, that I have found is about 50 NOK.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Maggi Noodles</b>. Yes, the beloved
old Maggi is not available, apart from one or two shop, where availability is not guaranteed.
Though, you can find lot of other noodles variants here, if you have no special
inclinations towards Maggi :)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Alcohol and Cigarettes</b>. Under
the Norwegian Custom laws, you can bring upto 1 L of hard spirit and 200
cigarettes, duty free into the country. General prices at a local shop here ~
80 NOK per pack of 10 cigarettes (cheapest brand) and 300-400 NOK for an
average brand of whisky.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Electronics</b>. Unlike US, the prices of electronics tend to be quite expensive here, so bring necessities from your home country. In general
phones (except iPhone) are expensive and should be brought from home country. </span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Personally
speaking, I would recommend that you buy winter clothing and shoes from Norway
itself, since they can withstand the local harsh weather conditions. Also,
locally bought items can be replaced easily, if you are not satisfied with them.
Most warm clothes and shoes in Norway will be water-proof/resistant, wind-proof
and snow-proof, but at least 2-3x expensive than the ones bought in your local
country.</span></div>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-56954885395763582422011-12-27T11:15:00.000-08:002012-01-21T02:21:09.444-08:00How to find an accommodation in Norway?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1v-IOHT3ZAg/TvoZLcJs2DI/AAAAAAAAAcI/vEBS8x6VSwo/s1600/buildings+%252818%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1v-IOHT3ZAg/TvoZLcJs2DI/AAAAAAAAAcI/vEBS8x6VSwo/s320/buildings+%252818%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Oslo and most other cities in Norway are not very big as compared to other large international cities. Therefore,
you can live anywhere in Oslo reach anywhere else, in less than an hour. However, in general, the west side of the city is
considered more Posh and safer than the Eastern Oslo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Prices
in Downtown tend to be more expensive than the Suburbs. However, practically
speaking, it may not be possible to find accommodation anywhere in Oslo for
under 5000 NOK/month for even a Studio apartment. A more realistic price would be about 7000-10000
NOK/month.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">In accommodation hunt, your
first bet would be try the site, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">www.finn.no</b>,
the largest property listing site in Norway and use Google translate to bail
you out</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">. Secondly, you could try
searching for service apartments followed by Budget hotels or Youth
Hostels. Lastly, if you are coming for a
short term, have a look at this site, to get some leads: </span><a href="http://use-it.unginfo.oslo.no/WP/sleep/hotels-hostels/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">http://use-it.unginfo.oslo.no/WP/sleep/hotels-hostels/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Note:</span></b></div>
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: small;">People
usually prefer renting the apartment for long-term (Read 3 years!!) and it is
generally more expensive to find short term accommodation (less than 1 year).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: small;">It
is complicated to break the lease agreement, without paying for the entire
duration so make sure that you read the lease agreement before signing up.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Rents may or may not include maintenance
(warm water, heating, electricity and internet). Electric heating for a 1
BHK house can be as expensive as 1000 – 1500 NOK during winters. So
centralized heating (water / oil based OR floor heating) options should
be preferred</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span>(Tip Courtesy : Nikhilesh)</span></li>
</ol>
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9018571195841195902.post-58284895508992360672011-12-26T16:22:00.000-08:002013-02-05T01:52:31.247-08:00What’s the cost of living? Prices of general commodities<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tweaktoday.com/images/submissions/10122/large_2009.June.20.Currency.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="185" src="http://tweaktoday.com/images/submissions/10122/large_2009.June.20.Currency.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have compiled the list below, based on my first-hand experience at an average super market or a local shop in the Grønland. The prices stand correct as on 25 Dec 2011. Norwegian currency is NOK; 1 NOK ~ 9 INR, 1EUR ~ 8 NOK.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Note that the prices in Norway are not fixed and it’s upto the retailer to decide on what price she/he wishes to sell. So, a 1 L milk full cream may be available anywhere between 14 to 25 NOK depending on place, you buy it from.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In general kiosks such as <b>7-Eleven, Narvesan,</b> <b>Deli De Luca, Mix,</b> which are present everywhere in downtown, at your convenience, will charge double the prices than the supermarkets. <b>Rema 1000, <span style="font-size: small;">Rimi, </span>Kiwi and Coop</b> are the cheap supermarkets; while <b>ICA</b> and <b>Meny</b> are most expensive <span style="font-size: small;">ones</span>.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">If you want to shop on Sundays, t<span style="font-size: small;">ry locati<span style="font-size: small;">ng a </span></span><b>BunnPris</b><span style="font-size: small;"> store which</span> <span style="font-size: small;">will be siginificantly cheaper than <b>Joker<span style="font-size: small;">.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In any case, both these stores are expensive than a supermar<span style="font-size: small;">ket.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>P.S.</b> Almost all Supermarkets, with a very few exceptions remain closed on Sundays, while kiosks generally open <span style="font-size: small;">07:00-00:00 (<span style="font-size: small;">rarely, some of them could open 24 hours)</span></span>, 365 days a year. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">You may also download the list below in a more convenient pdf format from <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bw3G7Aj1Cy1sOVhzVHVxY3JTSUtNanA0VDN6ZDlpQQ">here</a>.</span></span></div>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 641px;"><colgroup><col style="mso-width-alt: 6326; mso-width-source: userset; width: 130pt;" width="173"></col>
<col style="mso-width-alt: 3876; mso-width-source: userset; width: 80pt;" width="106"></col>
<col style="mso-width-alt: 3401; mso-width-source: userset; width: 70pt;" width="93"></col>
<col style="mso-width-alt: 2706; mso-width-source: userset; width: 56pt;" width="74"></col>
<col style="mso-width-alt: 7131; mso-width-source: userset; width: 146pt;" width="195"></col>
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<tr height="40" style="background-color: #9fc5e8; height: 30pt;">
<td class="xl69" height="40" style="height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Item
Description</td>
<td class="xl66" style="border-left: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">Units</td>
<td class="xl66" style="border-left: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">Avg Price
(NOK)</td>
<td class="xl66" style="border-left: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">Avg<br />
Price(INR)</td>
<td class="xl66" style="border-left: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"> Remarks</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Milk (Full Cream)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Milk (Double Toned)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">12.5</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">112.5</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Bread*</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">400gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">20</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">180</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">There
are dozens of variety of breads & each one varies a lot</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Lomper (Potato wheat<br />
chapati)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">8
nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">14</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">126</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Apple</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Banana</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">12</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">108</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Oranges</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Pomengranate (Annar)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">20</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">180</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Pineapple (Medium)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos.</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Mango (approx 300gm)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos.</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">20</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">180</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Some
wild variety</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Grapes</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">30</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">270</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">KiwiFruit</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos.</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">4</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">36</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Lemon</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">14</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">126</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Oil Sunflower</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">25</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">225</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Most Indian spices</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">50
gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Includes
Badhash/MDH masala packs</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Rooh Afza sharbat</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1bottle</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">45</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">405</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Rice Basmati</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">20</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">180</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Grains</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">500gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">8</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">72</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Like
peas, grams, etc.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Salt</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">8</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">72</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Sugar</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">20</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">180</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Ghee</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">75</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">675</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Tomato Ketchup</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">200
gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Almonds</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">50</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">450</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Most dry fuits</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">100gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">At
any super markets, sold as Nøttemix</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Peanuts with shell</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">45</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">405</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Button mushroom</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">35</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">315</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Carrot</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">12</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">108</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Lady Finger (Bhindi/Okra)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">60</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">540</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Cabbage</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos.</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">10</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">90</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Cauliflower</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos.</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">12</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">108</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Ice Berg (Used for salad)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos.</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">10</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">90</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Brocolli</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos.</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">10</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">90</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Dish washing liquid</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">300
ml</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">25</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">225</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Beer (from Super Market)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">500
ml</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">25</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">225</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Beer (from Bar)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">350
ml</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">60</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">540</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Cheapest Wine<br />
(from Vinmonopolet)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
bottle (750 ml)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">75</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">675</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Only
Govt shops are authorized to sell beverages containing over 4.5% alchohol.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Cheapest Whiskey<br />
(from Vinmonopolet)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
bottle (1 L)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">150</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">1350</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Tomatoes</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">14</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">126</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Onion</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">8</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">72</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Potatoes</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">6</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">54</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Eggs</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">12</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">24</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">216</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Green Chilli</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">50</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">450</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Coriander (Dhaniya leaves)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
bundle<br />
(perhaps 100 gm)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">10</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">90</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Honey</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">250gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">30</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">270</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Jam</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">250gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">12</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">108</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Pepsi</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">2L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">25</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">225</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Most Juices</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">23</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">207</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Muesli</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">500gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">40</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">360</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Corn Flakes</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">500gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Margarine</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">500gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Wheat flour</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">5Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">50</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">450</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Indian Namkeens</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">200gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">20</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">180</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Pumpkin (Orange)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Pumpkin (Yellow)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">60</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">540</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Green Peas (Frozen)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">500gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">14</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">126</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Gourd (Lauki)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos<br />
( ~3oo gm)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">10</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">90</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Radish (Mooli)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Not
seen till date.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Beet Root</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Not
seen till date.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Green Coconut</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">N/A`</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Not
seen till date. Perhaps puree or canned fruit may be available</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Spinach (Canned)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">250gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">9</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">81</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Poultry</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">40</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">360</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Drinking Water</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">25</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">225</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Maggi Noodles</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Pack/80gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">7</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">63</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Till
date only found one shop, that too selling expired ones :(</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Indian Tea Bags</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">25
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">30</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">270</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Indian Tea Leaves</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">500gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">30</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">270</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Coffee</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">500gms</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">50</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">450</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Perhaps,
not sure</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Milk Chocolate</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">100gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">20</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">180</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Cooking Oil - Mustard</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">80</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">720</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Birthday Cake</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">0.5Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">100</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">900</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Average
Cake - Perhaps Pineapple falvor</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Birthday Cake -Exotic flavors</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">0.5Kg</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">250</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">2250</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">At
good bakery</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Shoes</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Pair</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">400-onwards</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Good Winter Jacket</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">1000</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">9000</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Unbranded</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Woolen socks</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
pair</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">70</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">630</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Wollen Thermalwear/Inners</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">150</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">1350</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Wireless router</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">300</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">2700</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Cheapest,
low end model</td>
</tr>
<tr height="80" style="height: 60.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="80" style="border-top: none; height: 60.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Mobile calls (Local)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">Per
minute</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">1</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">9</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Each
call has to pay an initial connection charge of generally 1NOK/min + per min
tarrif of ~0.5NOK.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="80" style="height: 60.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="80" style="border-top: none; height: 60.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Mobile calls (ISD)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">Per
minute</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">1.5</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">13.5</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Each
call has to pay an initial connection charge of generally 1NOK/min + per min
tarrif of ~1 NOK.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">SMS (Local)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">0.4</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">3.6</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">SMS (ISD)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">0.7</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">6.3</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Internet (~1Mbps broadband)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Month</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">300</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">2700</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Rates
can vary drastically on the plan selected</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Cup of Tea/Coffee</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
cup</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">25</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">225</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">One bowl curry + Rice + 1
Naan + Salad</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
person</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">90</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">810</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Inexpensive
Pakistani/Indian restaurant in Gronland</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">One bowl curry + Rice + 1
Naan + salad</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
person</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">400</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">3600</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Posh
Indian restaurant, at upmarket location</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">One time Norwegian Meal</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
person</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">150</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">1350</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Mac Donalds -Big Mac Burger</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">75</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">675</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Pizza - large (Family Size)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">150</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">1350</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Inexpensive
restaurant</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Pizza - large (Family Size)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">300</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">2700</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Large
Pizza chains</td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Lassi/Chaas/Kheer/Phirni<br />
GulabJamoon</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Glass/2Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">50</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">450</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">In
Indian restaurant</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">School (Govt - Norwegain system of education)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
year</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">~Free</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">0</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Government
will generally bear the cost of initial schooling</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">School (International curriculum)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
year</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">100000</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">900000</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">The
figures are not a typo!!</td>
</tr>
<tr height="100" style="height: 75.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="100" style="border-top: none; height: 75.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Accomodation (Studio)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
month</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">5000-18000</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Figures
are highly approximate and should be read with caution. It will vary largely
on length of stay, locality and furnishing of the house.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="100" style="height: 75.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="100" style="border-top: none; height: 75.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Accomodation (1 Room)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
month</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">6000-20000</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Figures
are highly approximate and should be read with caution. It will vary largely
on length of stay, locality and furnishing of the house.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="100" style="height: 75.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="100" style="border-top: none; height: 75.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Accomodation (1BHK called as 2 room apartment locally)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
month</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">8000-25000</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Figures
are highly approximate and should be read with caution. It will vary largely
on length of stay, locality and furnishing of the house.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Accomodation (Short Term)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
night</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">550</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">4950</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">A
modest 2 star hotel</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Entrance fee to an average museum</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">70</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">630</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Movie Ticket</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">250</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">2250</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Daily Newspaper</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">5</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">45</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="100" style="height: 75.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="100" style="border-top: none; height: 75.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Medicines</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">10-100
times more<br />
expensive compared to India</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">When,
purchase OTC, without doctor's prescription. Also most Antibiotics and other
medicines can't be purchased without prescription.</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Prescription Spectacles</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">400</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">3600</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Modest
looking, very average spects</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Dentist/Opthalmologist/<br />
Lawyer</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">Priceless</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">You
have been warned!!</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Talcum Powder</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">It's
not available,apart from some Pakistani Shops</td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Hair Oil (KTC) - Almond, Coconut,<br />
Jasmine, Amla, Chameli</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">250ml</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Hair Oil (Dabur) - Almond, Coconut,<br />
Jasmine, Amla, Chameli</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">300
ml</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">50</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">450</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Shampoo (Head & Shoulder,<br />
Pantene, etc)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">250
ml</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">30</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">270</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Conditioner (Head & Shoulder,<br />
Pantene, etc)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">250
ml</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">30</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">270</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Toothpaste</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">100gm</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">35</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">315</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Dusting - Wiping - Cleaning (Studio apratment)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">One
time</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">600</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">5400</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Haircut</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">One
time</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">150</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">1350</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">At
inexpensive shop</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Haircut</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">One
time</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">300</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">2700</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">At
an slightly above average parlour</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Swimming Pool Usage (Government pool)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">One
time</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">80</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">720</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Cigarette</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
pack<br />
(10 Nos)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">77</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">693</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Whiskey - Red Label</td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td align="right" class="xl68" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">329</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">2961</td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">From
Vinmonopolet</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Roses/Tulip</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">15</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">135</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="80" style="height: 60.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="80" style="border-top: none; height: 60.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Public toilet</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">One
time usage</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">10</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">90</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Public
toilets, in general are rarely found. Relieve yourself at home or office or
find the nearest bar</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Public Transport Ticket<br />
(Main Oslo city)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">One
time usage</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">28</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">252</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Valid
for 1 hour</td>
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<tr height="100" style="height: 75.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="100" style="border-top: none; height: 75.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Taxi (Weekdays)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">Min
Fare</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">70</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">630</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Minimum
fare is perhaps 60-70NOK for 1-2 Km,with each additional Km at 10 or 20 NOK.
Not sure about specifics. Yeah, they are expensive!!</td>
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<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Taxi (Weeends/Nights)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">Min
Fare</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">120</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">1080</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Weekends
and Night fares are almost 1.5-2x normal fares</td>
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<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Petrol (Fuel)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">13.5</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">121.5</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Diesel</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1L</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">13</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">117</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Light bulb - Glass (15-40 W)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">2
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">10</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">90</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Light bulb - Glass (40-70 W)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">30</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">270</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Bulbs
greater than 70 W are banned by legisltation<br />
and not available</td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">CFL Bulbs (15 W)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">25</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">225</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">LED Bulbs (15 W)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">50</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">450</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="21" style="border-top: none; height: 15.75pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Post - Letter (Domestic)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">9</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">81</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Below
20gm</td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Post - Letter
(International)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Nos</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">14</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">126</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195">Below
20gm</td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Electricity Bill for rooms with electric heating (Winters)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Room<br />
Studio</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">800</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">7200</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="60" style="height: 45.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="60" style="border-top: none; height: 45.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Electricity Bill for rooms with electric heating (Summer)</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">1
Room<br />
Studio</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">350</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">3150</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
<tr height="40" style="height: 30.0pt;">
<td class="xl70" height="40" style="border-top: none; height: 30.0pt; width: 130pt;" width="173">Car mechanic/ Plumber/Painter, etc.</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 80pt;" width="106">Per
hour</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 70pt;" width="93">300-500</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 56pt;" width="74">N/A</td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: none; border-top: none; width: 146pt;" width="195"></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is perhaps the most important question that everybody has in mind, while migrating to any new location or a job. Well, a simple answer is I don’t know. Some people can manage expenses under 10000 NOK/month, while some find it difficult to manage even at 25000 NOK/month. An ideal salary depends on a lot of factors such as:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">What’s your expense breakup?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">What are your financial objectives?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">How long you wish to stay here?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">How much professional experience you have and in which domain/industry?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Are you coming alone, or with family and dependents?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Can you choo<span style="font-size: small;">se to stay in shared housing or desire an independe<span style="font-size: small;">nt <span style="font-size: small;">apartment?</span></span></span></span> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">However, you can visit the cost of living section and then based on your inputs for the above questions, you can arrive at a reasonable figure. However to put it into a perspective, these tips might be helpful:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>First of all try to negotiate for a Tax paid salary on a Net mode (i.e. Company pays your taxes and you get a fixed amount in your bank). Otherwise, you can see a drastic difference in your offer letter and the final figure that you receive in your bank account. I am yet to understand the taxation system fully, but a rough figure is that taxes are at whopping <span style="font-size: small;">28%(minimum) to </span>4<span style="font-size: small;">9</span>%(maximum) in Norway, so you have been warned<span style="font-size: small;">!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">2.<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> T</span>he cost of living, esp. housing, is extremely high (See Cost of Living <a href="http://norwayguide.blogspot.com/2011/12/whats-cost-of-living-prices-of-general.html" target="_blank">Here</a>) in Norway and it was world’s most expensive c<span style="font-size: small;">ountry</span>, as per on of the 2009 survey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To sum up, per my calculations, it may not be wise for an expat to live in a salary<span style="font-size: small;"> (nett, after all<span style="font-size: small;"> taxes have been paid for)</span></span> below 15000 NOK/month. Anything below that figure and perhaps you will perhaps be better off in your home country if you have a skilled job and it is easy for you to get one in your home country.</span></div>
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