https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Going to the dentist can be one of the highest expenses you face while living in Norway. The costs are so steep that many opt to seek treatment abroad. However, a new reform could change that in 2027. https://www.thelocal.no/20260506/explained-how-a-new-reform-could-cut-your-dental-bills-in-norway Wed, 06 May 2026 16:47:20 +0200 explained-how-a-new-reform-could-cut-your-dental-bills-in-norway If you are looking to save some money in Norway, The Local has prepared a short guide on how to buy second-hand. https://www.thelocal.no/20230109/getting-thrifty-how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-norway Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:34:58 +0100 getting-thrifty-how-to-buy-second-hand-and-save-money-in-norway Although the ongoing conflict in the Middle East feels geographically distant, three weeks after the US and Israel launched attacks Iran, the war is affecting daily life and costs in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20260324/how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-affecting-life-in-norway Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:46:34 +0100 how-the-war-in-the-middle-east-is-affecting-life-in-norway Drivers in Norway are being hit in the pocket as fuel prices rise sharply due to the conflict in the Middle East. But the government says it will resist taking action. https://www.thelocal.no/20260310/fuel-prices-surge-in-norway-as-petrol-passes-26-kroner-per-litre Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:03:42 +0100 fuel-prices-surge-in-norway-as-petrol-passes-26-kroner-per-litre Mastering the website Finn is an essential task for foreigners in Norway, not least because it will help save them money and make settling in much easier, Mari Wachelke explains. https://www.thelocal.no/20250915/finn-no-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-norways-most-important-website Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:39:28 +0200 finn-no-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-norways-most-important-website Norway is already expensive, but the extra money airports charge can make things feel unreasonable. Here are some ways to make trips to Norwegian airports cheaper. https://www.thelocal.no/20240708/how-to-save-money-at-norways-airports Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:36:33 +0200 how-to-save-money-at-norways-airports What’s the difference between living in Sweden and Norway? Is life in one country better than the other? Who better to ask than three unbiased Swedes living in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20251017/norwegian-office-workers-are-lazy-how-do-swedes-rate-life-in-norway Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:24:44 +0200 norwegian-office-workers-are-lazy-how-do-swedes-rate-life-in-norway Norway is known just as much for its high wages as its steep cost of living, so how much money do you need to live a decent quality of life on a single income? https://www.thelocal.no/20240618/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-live-on-a-single-income-in-norway Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:59:18 +0200 how-much-money-do-you-need-to-live-on-a-single-income-in-norway Food in Norway is among the most expensive in Europe, and supermarkets deploy several methods that make good deals hard to come by. Here’s what they do and what you can do about it. https://www.thelocal.no/20241003/three-things-in-norway-that-make-it-hard-to-save-money-on-food Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:18:00 +0200 three-things-in-norway-that-make-it-hard-to-save-money-on-food A new state energy scheme, 'Norgespris,' takes effect on October 1st, giving households the option to pay a fixed price for their electricity. https://www.thelocal.no/20250924/how-norways-new-fixed-price-electricity-scheme-can-reduce-your-bill Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:42:07 +0200 how-norways-new-fixed-price-electricity-scheme-can-reduce-your-bill Norway's government says it is preparing steps to curb rising food prices after sharp increases drew public concern. https://www.thelocal.no/20250826/norwegian-government-pledges-to-tackle-soaring-food-prices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:59:43 +0200 norwegian-government-pledges-to-tackle-soaring-food-prices Food prices in Norway rose by 5.9 percent between July 2024 and July 2025, according to new data from Statistics Norway (SSB). https://www.thelocal.no/20250813/unacceptable-norwegian-minister-slams-rising-food-prices Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:15:21 +0200 unacceptable-norwegian-minister-slams-rising-food-prices The cost of living in Norway can be a huge burden, especially for families. Mari Wachelke spoke to locals to get their best life hacks and tips for how parents with children of all ages can save money in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20250729/listed-all-the-ways-parents-living-in-norway-can-save-money Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:33:40 +0200 listed-all-the-ways-parents-living-in-norway-can-save-money Norway’s biggest city is home to more foreigners than anywhere else in the country. Unfortunately, living in the Norwegian capital doesn’t come cheap. https://www.thelocal.no/20250115/revealed-how-expensive-is-life-in-oslo-in-2025 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:04:02 +0100 revealed-how-expensive-is-life-in-oslo-in-2025 The number of tourists coming to Norway and renting out properties on Airbnb is showing no signs of dropping from last year's peak with early indications suggesting 2025 could see even more summer tourists. https://www.thelocal.no/20250717/in-data-norways-airbnb-boom-shows-no-signs-of-abating Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:53:43 +0200 in-data-norways-airbnb-boom-shows-no-signs-of-abating 2025 offers an excellent opportunity to level-up your savings plan in Norway. We've put together some expert tips to help you reach your goals. https://www.thelocal.no/20241213/six-tips-to-boost-your-norwegian-savings-in-2025 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:47:25 +0100 six-tips-to-boost-your-norwegian-savings-in-2025 Food prices in Norway continued to rise this summer with year on year comparisons showing just how expensive some items have become. https://www.thelocal.no/20250710/coffee-chocolate-norway-continues-to-see-steep-rise-in-price-of-food-items Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:56:22 +0200 coffee-chocolate-norway-continues-to-see-steep-rise-in-price-of-food-items "No slogans - just lower taxes". The Conservative Party's main election tagline shows how the struggling opposition party is going all out to win over voters through their wallets. So how much do you have to gain if they win? https://www.thelocal.no/20250626/outrageous-pork-whats-in-norway-conservatives-bumper-tax-pledge Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:24:37 +0200 outrageous-pork-whats-in-norway-conservatives-bumper-tax-pledge Norway's opposition Conservative Party has made the first big move of the election campaign, pledging a tax break of 1,000 kroner every month for people in work. https://www.thelocal.no/20250625/norways-conservatives-tout-1000-kroner-tax-break-in-election-pledge Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:01:23 +0200 norways-conservatives-tout-1000-kroner-tax-break-in-election-pledge Norway's central bank surprised nearly everybody when it announced its first interest rate cut in five years in June. How will the shock announcement affect the finances of foreigners in the country? https://www.thelocal.no/20250619/how-will-norways-interest-rate-cut-affect-foreigners-finances Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:23:09 +0200 how-will-norways-interest-rate-cut-affect-foreigners-finances