Cost of living in Oslo, Norway

Summary of cost of living in Oslo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr 55,852
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr 29,330
  • Cost of living in Oslo is more expensive than in 87% of cities in Western Europe (11 out of 77)
  • Cost of living in Oslo is more expensive than in 78% of cities in the World (52 out of 230)
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List of prices in Oslo
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr 209
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr 128
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr 69
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr 21
12 eggs, large kr 57
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr 39
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr 60
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr 29
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr 21
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr 33
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr 175
2 liters of coca-cola kr 40
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr 33
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr 22,935
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr 17,584
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr 2,595
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr 14,274
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr 11,858
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr 1,442
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr 426
40” flat screen tv kr 3,722
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr 1,394
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr 98
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr 286
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr 849
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr 678
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr 1,032
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr 1,089
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr 389,548
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr 22
Monthly ticket public transport kr 819
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr 240
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr 49
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr 112
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr 587
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr 43
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr 39
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr 47
4 rolls of toilet paper kr 22
Tube of toothpaste kr 28
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr 447
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr 702
2 tickets to the movies kr 323
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) kr 1,142
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert kr 1,097
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr 151
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr 52
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr 100
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr 4,700
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr 1.10
1 month of gym membership in business district kr 454
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr 149
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 396 prices entered by 62 different people.
Latest price update: June 01, 2023

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Oslo position in our World Ranking

the world
52nd
out of 230
western europe
11th
out of 77

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