Utilities (gas, water, electricity, refuse) in Oslo
Most rentals will already have gas, electricity and water connected and working. However, whether they are included in the rent or not is determined by the rental agreement. Make sure you know what is included.
You are free to change utilities providers. There are online services to help you determine the best electricity provider for you. One is www.konkurransetilsynet.no/no/kraftpriser/sjekk-kraftpriser/.
Another is an electricity calculator. It can be found at www.dinside.no/104469/dinsides-stromkalkulator. These sites are both in Norwegian.
You will have to pay a quarterly bill for electricity, which may come as a shock after a cold winter. Payment can be set up automatically with your bank, or else you will get an invoice in the mail. If you own a TV, you will have to pay a license fee every year, of 2,434 NOK (in 2010). Most rentals will come with kitchen appliances, but perhaps not those you are used to. Clothes driers are becoming more common, but are not a given.
You are free to change utilities providers. There are online services to help you determine the best electricity provider for you. One is www.konkurransetilsynet.no/no/kraftpriser/sjekk-kraftpriser/.
Another is an electricity calculator. It can be found at www.dinside.no/104469/dinsides-stromkalkulator. These sites are both in Norwegian.
You will have to pay a quarterly bill for electricity, which may come as a shock after a cold winter. Payment can be set up automatically with your bank, or else you will get an invoice in the mail. If you own a TV, you will have to pay a license fee every year, of 2,434 NOK (in 2010). Most rentals will come with kitchen appliances, but perhaps not those you are used to. Clothes driers are becoming more common, but are not a given.
