Cost of living in Oslo, Norway

Summary of cost of living in Oslo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr 56,722
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr 30,119
  • Cost of living in Oslo is more expensive than in 85% of cities in Western Europe (11 out of 68)
  • Cost of living in Oslo is more expensive than in 81% of cities in the World (37 out of 193)
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List of prices in Oslo
Current as of Nov 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr 212
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr 135
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr 74
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr 22
12 eggs, large kr 54
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr 39
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr 63
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr 29
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr 21
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr 34
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr 194
2 liters of coca-cola kr 39
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr 34
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr 23,822
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr 18,163
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr 2,686
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr 15,041
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr 12,491
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr 1,414
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr 428
40” flat screen tv kr 3,842
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr 1,213
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr 80
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr 316
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr 894
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr 455
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr 1,110
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr 1,408
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr 371,095
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr 22
Monthly ticket public transport kr 828
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr 302
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr 55
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr 98
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr 555
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr 46
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr 38
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr 47
4 rolls of toilet paper kr 28
Tube of toothpaste kr 26
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr 515
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr 637
2 tickets to the movies kr 315
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) kr 940
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert kr 1,059
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr 168
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr 51
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr 103
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr 4,711
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr 1.05
1 month of gym membership in business district kr 515
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr 151
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 491 prices entered by 63 different people.
Latest price update: November 27, 2023

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Oslo position in our World Ranking

the world
37th
out of 193
western europe
11th
out of 68

Cheapest and most expensive products in Oslo compared to other cities:

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4th
western europe
1st
western europe
2nd
western europe
2nd
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2nd
western europe
3rd

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