Norway vs Norway · 307 km apart
Norway
single / month
Cheaper overallNorway
single / month
| Expense | Sandnes | Oslo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.80 | $14.04 | Sandnes |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $43.20 | $56.16 | Sandnes |
| Cappuccino | $3.24 | $4.21 | Sandnes |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $245 | $318 | Sandnes |
| Monthly public transport pass | $39.60 | $51.48 | Sandnes |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $104 | $136 | Sandnes |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $30.24 | $39.31 | Sandnes |
| Fitness club membership | $30.24 | $39.31 | Sandnes |
| Cinema ticket | $7.92 | $10.30 | Sandnes |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $552 | $766 | Sandnes |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $384 | $533 | Sandnes |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,152 | $1,599 | Sandnes |
| Total single-person budget | $1,104 | $1,469 | Sandnes |
| Average net salary | $3,900 | $5,070 |
Sandnes is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sandnes runs about $1,104 versus $1,469 in Oslo — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 Sandnes · Full cost of living in Oslo