Norwegian prisoners are among Europe’s most expensive
Norway pays the second most per capita in Europe a year on prisoners showed a new overview from the Council of Europe. On average, each…
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Norway most expensive place in Europe together with Iceland and Switzerland
Iceland, Switzerland and Norway had the highest prices in Europe in 2017according to the European purchasing power survey. Albania and Northern Macedonia were the cheapest….
More expensive electricity without foreign cables
The winter’s high electricity prices have made extra large inroads into bank accounts and wallets, but without the foreign cables the power would have been…
Recall of citizenship will be expensive
Recall of citizenship after asylum will be expensive The bill that the courts will determine for the recall of citizenship in asylum cases will cost…
Climate change will make food more expensive
Climate change will lead to reduced food production and increased food prices according to a new report from the Development Fund and ‘Ruralis’. The…
Eye surgery at six times the price
Norway bought private eye surgery at six times the price In recent years, the Norwegian state has bought private eye treatment from Aleris for NOK…
Quick charging of electric cars more expensive than filling diesel
The electric car association strongly reacts to the increase of rates for quick charging which increases by 60 percent at 35 charging stations in Hedmark,…
Mortgages could be more expensive
Banks can increase their mortgage rates, even though the key rate will remain unchanged for now. Norges Bank has kept its key rate a…
Consumer Inspectorate repeats requirement for closure of expensive customer numbers
Well-known companies like Apple, Samsung, Zalando, and Specsavers, are on the list that the Consumer Inspectorate requested to end illegally expensive customer numbers. Again,…
Four out of ten think food is too expensive in Norway
Nearly four out of ten respondents believe food prices are too high in Norway, according to a new survey. Half of the respondents believe prices…
Swedish Krone is at its most expensive for Norwegians since 2016
Over the border shopping has become 5 percent more expensive in just the last two months, because the Swedish kroner has gone up in value…
Up to 3,000 NOK per month is the difference that separates most after school programs for children of working parents
2,892 kroner a month separates the country’s most expensive and less expensive after school program (SFO). The price difference is quite large, and it is…
End of expensive customer service numbers
Today, consumers risk paying a telephone charge for customer service phone numbers in Norway. This will end by October the 15th. Many businesses use…
Now it will be more expensive to drive into Oslo
Monday the tolls to drive into the capital during rush hour will be more expensive. The goal is to get more people to travel collectively,…
Your street address may cost you dearly in car insurance
Insurance companies use a variety of criteria to estimate car insurance. One of the criteria is the car owner’s address, and there may be large…
Trade Union boss with sponsored apartment
Trade Union boss with sponsored apartment in one of Oslo’s most expensive areas In January 2016, the Trade Union Postkom, bought an apartment at Sørenga…
Norwegian bus tickets most expensive in Europe
In recent years it has become increasingly expensive to travel collectively in Norway. In particular, bus prices have risen, and now they are the highest…
Drinking water can become more expensive
Drinking water can become more expensive – especially in the districts The water and sewage plants must be upgraded for NOK 280 billion, according to…
Businesses must stop using expensive five-digit telephone numbers
Many Norwegian companies use expensive five-digit numbers for customer service. A recent judgment makes it illegal for companies to charge more than normal mobile…
New dwellings more expensive
The prices for new flats, small houses and detached houses have increased during the last year. Prices for new flats and small houses increased by…