Hi!
New to the blog. Found it by trying to find answers for my questions so hopefully someone can help. My husband's employer has offered us a transfer to Norway for a minimum of 1 year. His employer has locations all over the country but we have chosen Kristiansand as they have an international school that is tuition free (we have 3 children; ages 4, 6, and 8), and I've read its not as cold or expensive as other parts of the country.
His employer has offered him 495000 NOK a year. He's not in a highly paid career as it is, so it seems like a reasonable offer, except the cost of living and taxes seem to be so high. Is that a doable salary? I plan on finding employment myself, but given my young children it may not come as quickly as we hope. We are currently living in the SF Bay Area so cost of living is pretty ridiculous here as well. We are always in the mind frame of having to budget.
Also is it reasonable to think we'd be able to purchase a used car there for 40000-55000 NOK? Given the need to get to work and kids to school, I'm assuming we can't rely completely on public transportation.
Any information would be greatly appreciated! We feel this would be an amazing opportunity to live abroad with our children but also don't want to be struggling or unable to see Norway and Europe while there. Thank you!