Move to Norway
Everything a future Norway settler needs to know. Residency, money, safety — the stuff the tourism board won't put on a poster.
Norway at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
English level
Where to land in Norway
One city, no paradox of choice
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$2,004
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 1 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$102,038
GDP per capita
4.6%
Unemployment
3.1%
Inflation
Low inequality — the wealth gap won't slap you in the face daily.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
9.81/10
🏛️ Full democracy
Is Norway safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Boringly safe. Your biggest danger is cycling accidents.
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Norwegian
Primary language
Very High
English proficiency (#5 globally)
Most people speak decent English. You can survive without Norwegian, but your landlord will respect you more if you try.
❓ Moving to Norway — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Norway?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Oslo ranks #1 in Norway with a score of 73/100. City-centre rent starts around $2004/month.
How much does it cost to live in Norway?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $2004 to $2004/month across our 1 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $3,375.
Is Norway a democracy?▾
Norway scores 9.81/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Full democracy."
Is Norway safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Norway is 0.1 per 100,000 people. That's quite safe by global standards.