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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