Capital city, Norway
Cost of living in Oslo
How much a month costs in Oslo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,910–4,370 (kr28,000–42,000).
Prices in Oslo
Typical 2026 ranges in NOK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NOK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr14,000–22,000 | $1,460–2,290 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr10,000–15,000 | $1,040–1,560 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr350–600 | $36–62 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr1,300–2,300 | $135–239 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr130–180 | $13.5–18.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr300–500 | $31–52 |
| Cappuccino | kr48–65 | $5.0–6.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr90–120 | $9.4–12.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr40–50 | $4.2–5.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr150–250 | $16–26 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | kr250–450 | $26–47 |
| Gym membership (month) | kr400–700 | $42–73 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr200–400 | $21–42 |
Value for money: 13/100
A value score of 13/100 means Oslo gives more quality of life per dollar than 12% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 75/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 7 places we cover in Norway.
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Cost of living across Norway
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Oslo
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Oslo?
About $1,460–1,970 on a lean budget, $2,910–4,370 for a comfortable month and $5,720–9,350 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Oslo?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr14,000–22,000 ($1,460–2,290) a month in the center and kr10,000–15,000 ($1,040–1,560) outside it.
How much does food cost in Oslo?
A local meal is kr130–180 ($13.5–18.7); a mid-range restaurant is kr300–500 ($31–52) per person.
Is Norway expensive?
Prices in Norway are about 91% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.