An Expat Talks about Moving to Kristiansand, Norway

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Kristiansand

Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?

The cost of housing in Kristiansand is generally quite high. Prices for apartments and houses in the city centre tend to be higher than in the suburbs, but even in the suburbs, the cost of housing is still relatively high. Renting an apartment in Kristiansand can cost anywhere from around 5,000 to 10,000 Norwegian kroner per month, while buying a house can cost anywhere from around 1.5 million to 3 million Norwegian kroner.