Median monthly budget · single · city center
$3,375/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$4,300
Family of 4
$6,586
Median local salary (after tax)$4,399/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Oslo$2,004$1,586$2,855Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$2.60
Bread (loaf)$4.05
Eggs (12)$6.09
Rice (1kg)$4.29
Chicken (1kg)$17
Apples (1kg)$3.55
Tomatoes (1kg)$6.29
Potatoes (1kg)$2.65
Water (1.5L)$2.66
Wine (mid-range)$19
Beer (0.5L store)$3.49
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$27
Mid-range dinner for 2$129
Cappuccino$5.87
Beer (draught)$13
Coke (0.33L)$4.28
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$86
Single ride$4.73
Gasoline (1L)$2.34
Norway vs. the neighbors
🇳🇴Norway(this country)
$3,375/mo🇮🇪Ireland
$3,350/mo🇬🇧United Kingdom
$3,242/mo🇩🇰Denmark
$3,034/mo🇳🇱Netherlands
$2,935/mo🇩🇪Germany
$2,686/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Norway?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $3,375/month including rent. Oslo is the cheapest at $3,375/mo.
What is the average rent in Norway?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $2,004/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Norway?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $4,399, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.