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  • Connect with fellow Italians in Norway

  • Get information in our Norway guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Norway

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If you’re wondering how to navigate the challenges of life abroad, you’re not alone. Join InterNations and connect with a community of like-minded expats in Norway! You’ll find many ways to network, socialize, and make new international friends.

Don’t miss a variety of welcoming online and in-person events. Join groups to pursue your hobbies — from sports to music, there’s something for everyone With InterNations, you’ll quickly feel at home wherever life takes you.

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  • David Hicks

    Thanks to my network on InterNations, I already had some contact persons to ask for support on coming to Oslo.

InterNations – Uniting Italians living in Norway

Would you like to get in touch with other Italians in Norway? Are you in need of help and advice from your Italian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Italian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the "Stor-Oslo-regionen" to the south?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Norway or are still living in Italy and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Norway offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Italian expats in Norway, coming from all corners of Italy - from Milan, over Rome to Napoli.

Italians Moving to Norway: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Norway, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Norway. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Norway? As an expat in Norway, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an InterNations member!) The top nationalities in the InterNations Communities in Norway currently are:

  • British
  • Americans
  • Indians
  • Germans

Which cities are most popular among expats in Norway? Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Norway:

  • Oslo
  • Bergen
  • Tromsø

How much rent do expats pay in Norway? Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 1.125 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.675 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Norway.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Norway.

Average rent in Oslo

  • Single expats: 1.211 USD
  • Expat families: 1.850 USD

Average rent in Bergen

  • Single expats: 1.155 USD
  • Expat families: 1.702 USD

Average rent in Tromsø

  • Single expats: 995 USD
  • Expat families: 1.645 USD

How safe is Norway? You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Norway as very safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as very low. They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) very low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.

How safe is Norway for women? Female expats rated the safety situation in Norway as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Norway (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

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  • Housing
    10 replies
    Jul 11, 12:28 PM
    Community member

    Hi Niels, thanks a lot for this precious information.

  • Which gym?
    4 replies
    Feb 5, 4:13 PM
    Community member

    Ciao Italia I'm from Genoa Yesterday I tried Elixia in st.Olav and I found it wonderful! There was a lot of people! Buona serata

  • 17 May 2009
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    May 16, 8:54 AM
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    Gratulerer med dagen... Sola skinner her i Ålesund,.. sååå fiiinnn... vi hadde parade i morges, men det er rolig nå... jeg var jobbe nattevakt i går og skal jobbe i kveld også,.. så ingen fest for …

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  • Where can I find Italian food?
  • Where can I meet other Italians?
  • Are there Italian schools in my city?

Find other Italians to share your hobbies with

Find Tips and Advice on Norway from Italian Expats

Of course, expat living in Norway is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Italians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Norwegian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Italians in Norway, residing in Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Italians in Oslo or Italians in Stavanger.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Italian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Norwegian InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Italy in Norway.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Norway Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get minestrone in Bergen.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Norway to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Italian embassy.

From the "Stor-Oslo-regionen" to the south to the "Land of the Midnight Sun", beyond the Arctic Circle, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Italian expats in Norway.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Italians in Norway

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Norway. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Norwegian lutefisk, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Oslo’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see medieval and early modern Hanseatic trading centres as well as other beautiful landmarks in Norway.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Italy and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Buongiorno from our Italians living in Norway!

  • David Hicks

    Thanks to my network on InterNations, I already had some contact persons to ask for support on coming to Oslo.

  • Amelie Barreau

    Enjoying the great spirit of our InterNations’ Oslo Community for the last few months, I am absolutely convinced of the vision to bring people from different nations together.

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