you're right about one expensive country to another. With that said, I will say the Norway makes Japan look cheap.

I'm orginally The US, Maine, not a stranger to cold weather I just need to get use to it again.

Sandnes is great for biking. My 8 yr old son and I can ride for miles without having to worry about cars. I need to get my wife a back and either a baby trailer or seat and the whole family can enjoy bike riding.