PROS and CONS of LIVING IN NORWAY. Is Norwegian life good or bad?

Let’s talk about ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of living in Norway!
Norwegian life might look idilic but how is Life in Norway in reality?

⏱⏱⏱ TIME CODES
00:00 — WELCOME TO NORWAY ????????
00:29 — 1️⃣ PROS - NORWEGIAN NATURE
01:58 — 2️⃣ PROS - QUALITY of Life in Norway
03:11 — 3️⃣ PROS - SAFETY in Norway
04:28 — 4️⃣ PROS - Principles of Equality in Norway
05:36 — 5️⃣ PROS - Salary in Norway
06:33 — 1️⃣ CONS - Cost of Living in Norway
08:02 — 2️⃣ CONS - Speed Limits in Norway
09:26 — 3️⃣ CONS - NO Flip Flops on Norwegian beaches
10:32 — 4️⃣ CONS - Alcohol and Tobacco in Norway
11:13 — 5️⃣ CONS — NO AMAZON in NORWAY

What is good about life in Norway?

1️⃣ PROS: Nature in Norway — Lots of fresh air and countryside around

Norwegian nature: Norway is so green and fresh and accessible for both hiking in summer in Norway and winter sports in winter in Norway.
Norwegian fjords are unique and there is always something new to explore in Norway. Even if you live in the city in Norway, like Oslo or Bergen or Stavanger - nature in Norway is always within touching distance.

2️⃣ PROS: The standard of living in Norway is unbeatable
The quality of life offered to Norwegian citizens and residents of Norway is impressive by nearly every measure.

In 2019, the annual World Happiness Report ranked Norway at a solid number 3, bringing home high marks in categories like income, freedom, trust in government, social support, generosity, and more in Norway.

Life expectancy for people living in Norway is a whopping 81 years.

3️⃣ PROS: Is Norway a Safe Country?

Norway is one of the safest countries in the world.

In 2018 Norwegian nation of over 5 million only saw 25 murders total.

Norway is safe and great to travel and live.

4️⃣ PROS: Equality in Norway:
- females in politics in Norway
- attitude at work in Norway
- maternity and paternity leave in Norway

Norwegian workplaces also support equality between the genders. As parents in Norway you get one year of parental leave to split between you, ten extra sick days every year in case your child is ill.

5️⃣ PROS: Salaries in Norway are very good

One of the biggest surprises for people emigrating to Norway is that the pay here is much higher than in most other countries in Europe.

Norway enjoys one of the lowest differentials between worker and boss pay, and there is a cultural leveling in the workplace which values the opinions of everyone, not just the executives on the top floor.

✅ Norway is one of the happiest countries in the world

The 2020 World Happiness Report, released on March 20, 2020, ranks 156 countries based on an average of three years of surveys between 2017 and 2019. The 2020 report especially focuses on the environment – social, urban, and natural, and includes links between happiness and sustainable development.

What is BAD about life in Norway?

1️⃣ CONS: High Cost of Living in Norway

One of the biggest downsides of living in Norway, especially for new arrivals. The price of groceries is much higher in Norway than virtually every other country. Eating out is not something you do in Norway more than once per week.

Also the grocery shopping in Norway is 30% more expensive compare to England.

2️⃣ CONS - Speed limits in Norway

The National speed limit in Norway is 80km per hour - in England national speed limit on the motorway is 70 miles which is about 112km per hour.

To ensure Norwegian drivers stick to these limits, speeding fines are based on a percentage of your income.

Norway is the country with the World’s Safest Roads.

Is it safe to drive in Norway? How to drive in Norway? Driving in Norway.

3️⃣ YOU CAN’T GO TO THE BEACH IN NORWAY WEARING FLIP FLOPS AND SHORTS

Norway has a huge number of beautiful, Caribbean looking like Norwegian beaches. You can see the same crystal white sand and transparent blue waters in Norway.

Norwegian outdoor activities. Surfing in Norway.
Where can I do windsurfing in Norway? Lofoten Islands. Caribbean beaches in Arctic Circle.

3️⃣ CONS: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN NORWAY- if you a fan of outdoor activities- you are in trouble in Norway.

People in Norway spend their time outdoor all year around — summer means hiking , winter means skiing, or cross country skiing, or at least snowboarding.

Norwegians love winter sports and outdoor activities.

4️⃣ CONS: Alcohol in Norway

Alcohol in Norway you can buy in only 1 shop which is called Vinmonopolet.

How expensive alcohol in Norway is? Is alcohol expensive in Norway? Why alcohol is so expensive in Norway? Where can I buy alcohol in Norway?

5️⃣ CONS: No Amazon in Norway

This is possibly my biggest frustration about living in Norway. The post in Norway is incredibly slow.
There is no Amazon in Norway.

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