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[Closed] Tell me about living and working in Oslo / Vienna?

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Ok, possibility of moving overseas to work.
Two options are - Oslo or Vienna.
My limited experience of Norway says its so cripplingly expensive that I couldn't buy a beer.
Vienna - I haven't got a scooby about.
So what is the collective wisdom from you all?
Thanks.


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 11:44 am
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I like Oslo but was staying in a hotel and had meals etc expensed. Had to buy my own beer and yes it is more expensive, but I don't recall it being more than Sweden and maybe also Denmark. You could perhaps drink a little less?

Lovely city, nice people, I'd happily work there again. I wouldn't live there but that is because I like it here...

If your long term living there, learn the lingo. There's a nice young lady giving lessons on youtoob iirc.


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 12:13 pm
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Vienna - beautiful city, friendly people, expensive.
Oslo - friendly people, very expensive, scenic (if you like fjords).


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 12:20 pm
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Not been to Oslo but have a mate who works in Vienna. Amazing city, regularly top or near the top in all the best cities to live surveys. Transport is ace - large underground system and extensive tram network. Loads of cycling lanes also.

Only negative my mate comments on is the mildly right wing/ racist attitudes although never noticed it myself.


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 4:51 pm
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Have you not heard of the trolls?


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 4:54 pm
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[i]Only negative my mate comments on is the mildly right wing/ racist attitudes although never noticed it myself. [/i]

Yep, only place I've worked where I was asked whether the UK had a 'Jewish Problem'...

Taxes are higher in Norway, but so are the benefits - although its only when you have a family you'll really gain. I've spent a fair time in Oslo, good standard of living and good work/life balance, just avoid the beers and you'll be fine.


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 5:06 pm
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racist attitudes

I have to agree with this. Lot of casual racism there. It's a bit insular.


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 5:11 pm
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Dunno about Oslo, but Vienna is great. I lived there for a year.


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 5:13 pm
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Norweign rates of pay match the tax/cost of living though and the services there make the uk look like a third rate country.
House prices are surprisingly low for what you get.


 
Posted : 01/12/2012 5:21 pm

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