Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 43% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 253 (250 kr) | 133 kr | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (129 kr) | 94 kr | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 76 (75 kr) | 64 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (23 kr) | 15 kr | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 56 (56 kr) | 38 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (47 kr) | 41 kr | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 84 (83 kr) | 53 kr | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (30 kr) | 31 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (23 kr) | 15 kr | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (35 kr) | 20 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 225 (223 kr) | 114 kr | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (35 kr) | 23 kr | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (27 kr) | 28 kr | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 17% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 25,694 (25,393 kr) | 23,249 kr | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,347 (17,144 kr) | 16,895 kr | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,595 (2,565 kr) | 1,172 kr | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,512 (15,330 kr) | 14,503 kr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,921 (10,793 kr) | 10,813 kr | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,442 (1,425 kr) | 580 kr | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 416 (411 kr) | 272 kr | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,722 (3,679 kr) | 3,705 kr | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,394 (1,378 kr) | 1,002 kr | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (97 kr) | 73 kr | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 286 (283 kr) | 201 kr | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 34% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 982 (971 kr) | 911 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 648 (640 kr) | 411 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,070 (1,058 kr) | 1,016 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,850 (1,829 kr) | 1,328 kr | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 7% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 381,440 (376,972 kr) | 300,000 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (22 kr) | 22 kr | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 817 (807 kr) | 967 kr | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 232 (229 kr) | 299 kr | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 38% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 50 (50 kr) | 59 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (111 kr) | 92 kr | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 656 (648 kr) | 234 kr | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (44 kr) | 36 kr | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (42 kr) | 37 kr | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (54 kr) | 35 kr | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 24 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (27 kr) | 24 kr | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 514 (508 kr) | 300 kr | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 721 (712 kr) | 640 kr | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 312 (309 kr) | 267 kr | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,142 (1,129 kr) | 797 kr | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 922 (911 kr) | 876 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 154 (153 kr) | 148 kr | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 68 (67 kr) | 41 kr | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 97 (95 kr) | 71 kr | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,700 (4,645 kr) | 5,365 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (1.28 kr) | 1.43 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 548 (542 kr) | 465 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (147 kr) | 64 kr | + 129% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 539 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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