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Cost of Living in Oslo

Oslo, Oslo, Norway · Population 1,110,887 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Norway average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr15,866 ($1,469)
Couple, monthlykr28,697 ($2,657)
Family of four, monthlykr37,630 ($3,484)

Estimated Prices in Oslo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr152 ($14.04)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr607 ($56.16)per meal
Cappuccinokr45.49 ($4.21)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr3,437 ($318)per month
Monthly public transport passkr556 ($51.48)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr1,466 ($136)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr425 ($39.31)per month
Fitness club membershipkr425 ($39.31)per month
Cinema ticketkr111 ($10.30)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr8,275 ($766)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr5,757 ($533)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr17,271 ($1,599)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Oslo is kr54,756 ($5,070) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr15,866 ($1,469) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr20,625 ($1,910) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr5,757 ($533)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Frøn

3 km away · Oslo

Sandvika

12 km away · Viken

Nesoddtangen

13 km away · Viken

Lørenskog

13 km away · Viken

Oppegård

14 km away · Viken

Lommedalen

16 km away · Viken

Asker

19 km away · Viken

Nittedal

19 km away · Viken

Other Major Cities in Norway

Bergen

Vestland · pop. 291,189

kr12,703 ($1,176) / mo

Stavanger

Rogaland · pop. 241,644

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Sandnes

Rogaland · pop. 237,369

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Trondheim

Trøndelag · pop. 198,777

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Kristiansand

Agder · pop. 125,000

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Sandvika

Viken · pop. 115,543

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Drammen

Viken · pop. 106,013

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Sandefjord

Vestfold og Telemark · pop. 67,062

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Living in Oslo

Oslo is the capital and one of the key cities in Norway. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr15,866 ($1,469), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr5,757 ($533) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr37,630 ($3,484) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr28,697 ($2,657) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Oslo is kr54,756 ($5,070). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr20,625 ($1,910) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oslo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr15,866 ($1,469) per month in Oslo including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Norway.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Oslo?
A net salary of around kr20,625 ($1,910) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Oslo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Oslo is kr54,756 ($5,070).
How much is rent in Oslo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr8,275 ($766) per month in the city centre and kr5,757 ($533) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr17,271 ($1,599).
Is Oslo cheaper than Norway on average?
No — Oslo is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Norway average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Oslo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr3,437 ($318) in Oslo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr152 ($14) and a cappuccino runs around kr45 ($4).
How do transport costs in Oslo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Oslo is estimated at kr556 ($51). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Oslo are estimates based on Norway national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,110,887) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.