Arendal

Overall Score

3.8

The city of Arundal, the capital of the county of Euste-Agdère, has opened in the mouth of the Nile River in Southern Norway. Its economic stability is based on the electrical industry, machine building, the quarry and the shipbuilding industry. In 1622, under a royal decree, the citys harbor was designated for the shipping of timber. By 1723, the town had been granted privileges and rights of trade. Despite this, many farmers in the city took their merchandise independently to neighboring countries in rowboats in violation of the citys sales ordinance.

It is noteworthy that the future king, Louis Philippe, was at one time living in the Arrondissement while he was also a hero of Orlando. For centuries, the city of Landale has been known for its sailors and shipbuilders. There was a development of black metal industry, mining and timber trade. By the end of the 19th century, the city was the center of shipbuilding. It ranked 4th in Norway in 1939 in terms of the number of tankers produced.

100 USD = 1,091.15 NOK

Overall Score

3.8
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 44,000 people
  • GDP: $70,617 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 230V50Hz
  • Internet: 47 Mbps
  • Best wireless: OneCall
  • Tipping: In Norway, tipping is not cumpolsory. It is however usual for Norwegians to leave a tip in restaurants and bars if they are happy about the service. A 10-20% tip is expected if the customer is satisfied. For Norwegians it’s uncommon to tip taxi-drivers or cleaning staff at hotels.
  • Apartment listings: Finn
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Online electronics shop: Komplett
  • Best intl air carrier: SAS
  • Monthly costs for expat: $4100
  • Monthly costs for family: $10400
  • Monthly costs for local: $3000
  • Meal: $21
  • Small Cola: $5.5
  • Beer 1 Pint: $13
  • Coffee: $4.5


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