Can you live in Oslo with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $3,252, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Oslo with $ 2,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $3,252, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Oslo with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,252, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Oslo with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,252, you would have roughly $1,748 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Oslo with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,252, you would have roughly $4,748 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Oslo, Norway

How much does it really cost to live in Oslo? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 710,000 people ❄️ Cold climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 NOK

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$ $1,550 1-bedroom rent / mo

90 Quality of life / 100

92 Safety / 100

90 Internet / 100

18 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,550
Food (moderate)	$560
Transport	$80
Utilities	$150
Internet	$42
Healthcare	$150
Entertainment	$340
Total (moderate)	$3,252

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Oslo.

Shared accommodation	$700
Studio	$1,200
1-bedroom	$1,550
2-bedroom	$2,100
3-bedroom	$2,800

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City Scores

How Oslo rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate❄️ Cold
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityOslo
LanguageNorwegian
CurrencyNOK
Time zoneEurope/Oslo

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Pros and Cons of Oslo

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $2,192 per month Basic $2,557 per month Moderate $3,252 per month Comfortable $4,317 per month Premium $6,609 per month

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Can You Live in Oslo on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-2,252 / month
$ 2,000	Very Difficult	$-1,252 / month
$ 3,000	Tight Budget	$-252 / month
$ 5,000	Comfortable	$1,748 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,748 / month