Most parents don’t know that an au pair is actually the most affordable childcare option. Au pairs can help +- 30 hours per week.
NOK 7800 p/m, 30h/week
Affordable & flexible childcare
"We knew we’d found the right person when our toddler started asking for her before breakfast"
"Within a week, our au pair knew our children’s routines better than we did."
"I was surprised at how naturally our au pair fitted into our family life."
"Having an au pair has made after-school hours far less stressful for everyone."
In Norway, it is currently only possible for EU/EEA citizens to be an au pair, since the previous au pair scheme for non-EU candidates was discontinued in 2024. EU citizens can still live and work in Norway under free-movement rules.
Au pairs typically receive NOK 7,000 per month in pocket money. Host families also provide board and lodging, meaning free accommodation and meals in the family home.
Based on this, the average total monthly cost for host families is around NOK 7,800.
Some families also choose to contribute to extra costs such as transport, language courses, or a phone plan, which can slightly increase the total monthly cost.
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At Nina.care, we take great care in selecting au pair candidates who truly fit your family. Our au pairs go through:
✨ A full interview to assess motivation and experience.
✨ English language test
✨ Medical and criminal record checks.
✨ Reference checks from previous host families.
We also save videos from au pair interviews, which you can watch in the au pair’s profile — giving you a clear impression of the candidate before even speaking with them.
