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How I Live Alone in Oslo, Norway on $78,000 A Year | The Pay Check

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Sondre Pettersen lives in one of the most expensive places in the world. At 25,  he works as a cybersecurity incident response analyst in Oslo, Norway, earning about  $78,000 a year. He recently purchased a $465,000 apartment and carefully manages his expenses, saving around $1,000 a month while prioritizing travel, skiing, and other hobbies.

In this episode of "The Pay Check," Sondre breaks down his cost of living, sharing exactly how he earns, spends, budgets.

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00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Income & Work

03:20 - Housing & Utilities

07:52 - Transportation

09:41 - Food & Groceries

12:11 - Lifestyle & Leisure

15:08 - Health & Insurance

15:56 - Debt, Savings, & Investments

17:36 - City-Specific Costs & Quirks

20:36 - Credits

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