🇳🇴Cost of Living in Oslo

Norway · Population: 697,549 · Cost Index: 95/100

Cost of Living in Oslo

Norway · Europe

Oslo, Norway's capital, is one of the most expensive cities in the world, offering exceptional public infrastructure, pristine nature access, and a very high quality of life supported by strong social welfare systems.

697,549

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,900 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,862.50

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$1,550.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$1,100.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$2,800.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$2,000.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $16.59

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$20.00

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$100.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$13.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$2.00

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$3.50

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.20

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$4.50

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$14.00

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.20

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.50

Transportation

Avg: $18.92

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$78.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$3.80

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$8.50

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$2.20

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$2.10

Utilities

Avg: $88.33

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$180.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$35.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$50.00

Healthcare

Avg: $51.67

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$30.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$110.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$15.00

Entertainment

Avg: $21.88

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$55.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$16.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$5.50

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$11.00

Clothing

Avg: $82.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$95.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$42.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$110.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: NOK
Language: Norwegian
Cost Index: 95/100
Safety Index: 92/100
Quality of Life: 90/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.