Norway vs Norway · 53 km apart
Norway
single / month
Cheaper overallNorway
single / month
| Expense | Holmestrand | Oslo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.72 | $14.04 | Holmestrand |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.88 | $56.16 | Holmestrand |
| Cappuccino | $2.92 | $4.21 | Holmestrand |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $220 | $318 | Holmestrand |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.64 | $51.48 | Holmestrand |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $93.96 | $136 | Holmestrand |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.22 | $39.31 | Holmestrand |
| Fitness club membership | $27.22 | $39.31 | Holmestrand |
| Cinema ticket | $7.13 | $10.30 | Holmestrand |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $484 | $766 | Holmestrand |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $337 | $533 | Holmestrand |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,010 | $1,599 | Holmestrand |
| Total single-person budget | $985 | $1,469 | Holmestrand |
| Average net salary | $3,510 | $5,070 |
Holmestrand is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Holmestrand runs about $985 versus $1,469 in Oslo — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Oslo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Holmestrand · Full cost of living in Oslo