Oslo, Norway

In 2025, a single person living in Oslo needs approximately NOK 26,229/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around NOK 48,032/month. Oslo is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Oslo costs approximately NOK 16,640/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around NOK 28,080/month. Rent has changed +4% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Oslo are approximately NOK 5,408 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Oslo costs NOK 926 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Oslo average NOK 1,508 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Oslo is located in Norway (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of NOK 16,640/month and total single-person expenses around NOK 26,229/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Oslo costs approximately NOK 218 in 2025. Budget around NOK 1,747/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Oslo from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 21.7% over this period (from NOK 14,080 in 2022 to NOK 17,139 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Oslo in 2025, a single person needs approximately NOK 26,229/month. This covers rent (NOK 16,640), groceries (NOK 5,408), transport (NOK 926), utilities (NOK 1,508) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around NOK 48,032/month.