Cost of Living

Oslo, Norway

Live cost-of-living data for Oslo — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
52/ 10048% cheaper than New York
+24% rent since Jul 2026
$4,320/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety
26%
Income Tax
temperate-oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
85/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,890/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,320/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,820/month
Food & Groceries
75/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$3.2/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$85/month
One-Way Ticket$3.8/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.1/km
Utilities
55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$290/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$65/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$45/month
Healthcare
80/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$120/visit
Dentist Visit$150/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$25/course
Education
70/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$800/month
International Primary School (yearly)$18,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$650/course
Entertainment
65/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$16/ticket
Theater Ticket$55/ticket
Museum Entry$20/ticket
Clothing
70/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$55/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$125/pair
Personal Care
60/100
Haircut (Men)$35/cut
Haircut (Women)$65/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$8/bottle
Dining Out
75/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$22/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$95/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$14/meal
Childcare
70/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$1,200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$25/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$32/pack
Fitness & Sports
60/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$70/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$35/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$12/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

120 Mbps
Internet Speed
$480
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Grünerløkka, Majorstuen, Frogner

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oslo cheap to live in?

Oslo has a cost of living index of 52/100, where New York = 100. It is 48% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,860–$2,604 per month.

How much does rent cost in Oslo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Oslo costs approximately $1,890/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,320/month.

Is Oslo good for digital nomads?

Oslo has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 120 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $480/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Oslo?

The median net monthly salary in Oslo is approximately $4,320 USD. The income tax rate is around 26%.

How does Oslo compare to New York for cost of living?

Oslo (cost index 52) is 48% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,200/month by moving from New York to Oslo.

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