Oslo
Norway
Updated on August 03, 2025
Overview
Oslo features a high cost of living with expensive housing and daily expenses. Rent for central apartments is high, but the city offers excellent safety, healthcare, and public services. The job market is strong, especially in energy and technology sectors. Public transport is reliable and the city is very walkable. Winters are cold and dark, summers are mild. The community is welcoming with a focus on outdoor activities and sustainability.
Average cost of living€2,111.80
Quality of Life90/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,425.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,201.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,254.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,792.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€255.92
Internet€46.89
Mobile plan€26.37
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.64
Monthly pass€65.94
Taxi start€8.47
Gasoline (1 l)€1.87
Leisure
Cinema ticket€15.24
Fitness club€47.20
Education
Preschool (month)€225.29
Intl. primary (year)€12,343.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€8,905.00
sqm outside center€6,657.00
Advantages
- ✓ Strong job market in energy and tech
- ✓ Excellent healthcare and safety
- ✓ Reliable public transport
- ✓ Walkable city with green spaces
- ✓ Focus on sustainability
Disadvantages
- × High housing and living costs
- × Cold, dark winters
- × Limited affordable housing options
- × Long winters affect lifestyle
- × Higher taxes