Cost of living in Oslo, Norway

Summary of cost of living in Oslo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr 62,418
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr 33,826
  • Cost of living in Oslo is more expensive than in 87% of cities in Western Europe (8 out of 53)
  • Cost of living in Oslo is more expensive than in 85% of cities in the World (23 out of 150)
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List of prices in Oslo
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr 231
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr 157
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr 90
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr 23
12 eggs, large kr 57
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr 49
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr 74
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr 30
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr 22
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr 32
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr 189
2 liters of coca-cola kr 35
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr 35
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr 28,822
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr 18,560
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr 2,605
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr 18,000
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr 13,372
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr 1,954
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr 421
40” flat screen tv kr 5,728
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr 1,748
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr 79
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr 331
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr 1,034
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr 476
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr 1,127
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr 1,428
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr 430,359
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr 23
Monthly ticket public transport kr 856
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr 437
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr 53
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr 104
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr 691
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr 46
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr 39
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr 47
4 rolls of toilet paper kr 26
Tube of toothpaste kr 28
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr 456
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr 719
2 tickets to the movies kr 322
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 1,034
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr 155
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr 58
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr 111
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr 6,241
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr 1.19
1 month of gym membership in business district kr 581
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr 138
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 235 prices entered by 67 different people.
Latest price update: February 17, 2025

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Oslo position in our World Ranking

the world
23rd
out of 150
western europe
8th
out of 53

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