Norway vs Norway · 307 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Oslo | Sandnes | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $14.04 | $10.80 | Sandnes |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $56.16 | $43.20 | Sandnes |
| Cappuccino | $4.21 | $3.24 | Sandnes |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $318 | $245 | Sandnes |
| Monthly public transport pass | $51.48 | $39.60 | Sandnes |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $136 | $104 | Sandnes |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $39.31 | $30.24 | Sandnes |
| Fitness club membership | $39.31 | $30.24 | Sandnes |
| Cinema ticket | $10.30 | $7.92 | Sandnes |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $766 | $552 | Sandnes |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $533 | $384 | Sandnes |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,599 | $1,152 | Sandnes |
| Total single-person budget | $1,469 | $1,104 | Sandnes |
| Average net salary | $5,070 | $3,900 |
Sandnes is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Oslo runs about $1,469 versus $1,104 in Sandnes — a difference of roughly 25%.
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 Oslo · Full cost of living in Sandnes