Cost of living in Oslo, Norway

Summary of cost of living in Oslo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr 57,456
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr 30,038
  • Cost of living in Oslo is more expensive than in 88% of cities in Western Europe (8 out of 60)
  • Cost of living in Oslo is more expensive than in 80% of cities in the World (36 out of 174)
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List of prices in Oslo
Current as of May 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr 213
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr 131
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr 75
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr 23
12 eggs, large kr 42
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr 50
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr 65
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr 31
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr 22
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr 35
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr 188
2 liters of coca-cola kr 34
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 23,189
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr 17,912
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr 2,509
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr 15,557
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr 12,382
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr 1,548
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr 487
40” flat screen tv kr 4,067
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr 1,365
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr 81
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr 339
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr 965
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr 470
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr 1,101
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr 1,555
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr 440,902
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr 22
Monthly ticket public transport kr 853
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr 294
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 695
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 439
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 171
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr 58
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr 103
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr 5,276
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr 1.19
1 month of gym membership in business district kr 510
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr 151
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 417 prices entered by 66 different people.
Latest price update: May 02, 2024

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Oslo position in our World Ranking

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36th
out of 174
western europe
8th
out of 60

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