Germany is densely populated compared to Norway, with a stereotype leaning toward urban, sophisticated life. At the same time, the Norwegians love countryside life, nature, and being sporty, contemplative, and silent. 

Norway is more feminist, while Germany is liberal.  In other words, it is important for women to have a job, while Germany seems to be more conservative about gender roles. By the way, Germany is much more relaxed about prostitution, unlike Norway, which has feminist views. 

Norwegians don’t really care about titles and hierarchies, while in Germany you must address people properly and add their titles. 

Germans are rigid with the law, Norwegians quite like them too, but are less strictly enforced. 

Germans are more likely to show their discomfort when you do something they didn’t expect, and Norwegians will simply look and smile. 

You can make 29.5% more money in Norway, which has a GDP per capita of $72,100 as of 2017, while in Germany, the GDP per capita is $50,800 as of 2017.

In Germany, you will pay a 23.3% higher top tax rate, while Norway has a top tax rate of 38.5% as of 2017. In Germany, the top tax rate is 47.5% as of 2016.

The overall cost of living in Germany is 30% less than living in Norway.

When you move from the EU to Norway, you must fulfill certain conditions. You can work, study or live, but you must register with the police after three months. You are in one of the following categories to qualify for residence in Norway: worker/job seeker, student, person with own funds, employee of a foreign business registered in an EU/EEA country, or self-employed.

Pros:

• Norway has a strong economy
• It’s not overcrowded
• The country has beautiful scenery
• Low crime rates
• The Healthcare system is greatly developed Great education system

Cons:

• in comparison to other countries may be difficult in the beginning
• The weather is something that will take time for you to get used to
• It  takes time to learn Norwegian
• Tobacco and alcohol are very expensive and aren’t available like they are in Germany
• Properties are very expensive
• Eating out is expensive

In Germany, women are 3.5 times more likely to die during childbirth. In Norway, approximately 2.0 women per 100,000 births die during labor as of 2017. In Germany, 7.0 women do as of 2017.

In Germany, children are 32.0% more likely to die during infancy. In Norway, approximately 2.5 children die before they reach the age of one as of 2020. In Germany, on the other hand, 3.3 children do as of 2020.

As an EEA citizen, you have the right of living in Norway and receiving planned healthcare within the specialized healthcare service. You must pay for the treatment out of pocket, and talk about the reimbursement with your national healthcare insurer.

You can use your European Health Insurance card from any EU/EEA country if you’re staying in Norway.

If you're looking to find a job in Norway and considering moving household goods to Norway, it is required to apply for a "residence permit for work."

If you move as a jobseeker you are permitted to stay up to six months, this also applies to people who lost their jobs.

If you are employed by a company registered in an EU/EEA country, that has a contract with a Norwegian company to carry out an assignment in Norway, or if you are self-employed, you are entitled to register as an employee of a foreign business.

People working in Norway will get a tax refund. It provides a summary of your earnings, deductions, assets, and debt. You must ensure that the information on your tax return is accurate to prevent overpaying taxes. However, if you use the Pay As You Earn program, you won’t receive the tax return and will get a tax receipt instead.

Moving to Norway from EU countries, especially from Germany, provides a better overall quality of life, from healthcare to the economy, as well as better employment opportunities. As soon as you settle in Norway and start making friends with other people, you will notice a significant improvement in your professional and social life. You will also be surprised that moving to Oslo, Norway offers different kinds of entertainment compared to living in Berlin.

Norway is country with lowest rates of undernourishment and unsafe water in the world. They give 12 months of leave to new parents, and only 0.07% of people are homeless.

Taxes are high, but that means that school and university are free, healthcare is at an enviable level. You’re properly supported if you lose your job.

Norway is the LGBT heaven, famous for being the 10h safest country for LGBT people, all individuals are protected by the anti-discrimination law, and same-sex marriage and adoption have been legal since 2009.

Norway doesn’t offer retirement visas.

Signing up for a Norwegian language course is an important first step. It can be difficult to find a job without knowing the local language. Despite the fact that most Norwegians speak excellent English.

When importing stuff into the country, a copy of the shipper's passport and an inventory of every item being brought into Norway, both in English and Norwegian, are required.

Personal belongings are allowed to be imported without paying customs duties and declaring them. However, the total retail value of these items must not exceed NOK 6,000. Cash in excess of NOK 25,000 must be declared before importation.

Don’t even try to move all your stuff by car, it’s already a stressful process. Instead, rent a moving van from Germany to Norway, and make this whole process a lot easier and quicker.

If you are planning to move to Norway permanently, you can apply for a temporary driving license to use a foreign-registered vehicle. This permit can be issued for a period of up to 14 days. You will be asked to provide evidence of your relocation: a certificate of relocation, an employment contract or other relevant documentation. You must apply before importing the vehicle. In some cases, this permit allows you to drive with foreign license plates for up to two years.

Moving from Germany to Norway is relatively easy because you don’t have to worry about applying for a visa if you come from Germany. At Moovick, we take away the other stress of booking and packing. We would help you move from where you are to your destination as quickly and smoothly as possible.