Moving to Norway from Dominica

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominica to Norway — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Dominica to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°F vs 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Dominica to Norway, based on official data.

Moved in 2018
1

people moved from Dominica to Norway · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Norway?

Top countries of origin for Norway's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominica to Norway.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
NO
1.5

Norway performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
NO
51.7

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
NO
7.2t

Dominica performs better than Norway across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
NO
2.0%

Norway performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
NO
$90,500

Norway performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
NO
2.3

Norway performs significantly better than Dominica across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Oslo
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Roseau Oslo
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica and Norway. To live, work, or study long-term in Norway, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Norway's immigration authority.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Norway

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Norway without a visa.
Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Norway passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Norway?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Norway has 45.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Dominica?

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What's the weather like in Norway compared to Dominica?

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM NO
Population 74,629 5,553,840
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages English Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112