4.0% above the Norway average
Ranked #14 of 538 cities · More expensive than 97.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Norway average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | NOK 18,056/mo ≈ $1,907 | NOK 14,657/mo ≈ $1,548 | 19% |
| 3-Bedroom | NOK 26,445/mo ≈ $2,794 | NOK 21,797/mo ≈ $2,303 | 19% |
Oslo has a composite cost index of 59.9 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 147 country PLI x 0.95 city factor
Oslo is average by global standards (ranked #14 of 538 cities). It is 4.0% more expensive than the Norway average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Norway earning NOK 547,017 gross take home NOK 33,516/month after tax (26.5% effective rate). See full Norway tax calculator →
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