Essentials to live in Norway

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Christine ViP

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ChristineViP12 February 2016 08:09:46

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Hi,

As an expat living in Norway, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along?

What are the items you can easily find in Norway? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive?

Share with us what you would recommend to bring in one聮s suitcase or container when moving to Norway.

Thank you in advance,

Christine

fornight Serial expat

Member since 29 February 2012

fornightSerial expat14 February 2016 20:32:33

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It depends on where you are from and what you cannot live without.

Over the counter medication is very strictly regulated in Norway so certain medication might not be allowed in pharmacy for purchase unless you have prescription from doctor.聽 Example Liquid cough medicine with REAL medicine in it or Flu pills, or baby medication such as Gripe water.

As for food, i have no idea where you come from but for me who is in asia, I will bring along my native food ingredients that are not available here such as rice wine for cooking.聽 rice wine for cooking is considered alcohol thus not allowed for sale in grocery stores.

Mr-SafeHands New member

Member since 19 March 2014

Mr-SafeHandsNew member16 February 2016 01:23:48

A quilted coat
A pair of thermally lined waterproof boots

Landsharkdg New member

Member since 01 August 2011

LandsharkdgNew member16 February 2016 19:26:24

Make sure *anything* and *everything* you own that needs dry cleaning is done *before* you move!!!!

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