Guides for newcomers to Norway

• Cost of living in Oslo: rent and everyday budget (official figures)
  What it costs to live in Oslo as a newcomer: SSB average rents for 2025 and SIFO's 2026 reference budget for everyday spending.
• Learning Norwegian: free courses, your rights, and paid tutors
  Who gets free Norwegian classes in Norway, who must pay, free online courses, and paid tutoring options for newcomers.
• Renting an apartment in Norway: Finn.no, deposits and your rights
  How newcomers find a rental in Norway, and the legal deposit rules: maximum six months' rent, held in a separate account in the tenant's name.
• Sending money to and from Norway (and bringing cash)
  How newcomers move money into Norway: why you need a Norwegian account, cash declaration rules above NOK 25,000, and transfer options.
• Winter in Norway for beginners: saunas and cold-water bathing
  A beginner's guide to Norway's sauna and winter-bathing culture: safety rules, what to bring, and where to find public saunas in Oslo and Bergen.
• Your first week in Norway: printable checklist
  A printable first-week checklist for moving to Norway: registration, ID number, tax card, bank, BankID, phone, power, transport.

Prefer step by step? Use the newcomer checklist.