Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 11% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 34% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (223 kr) | 148 kr | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 135 (134 kr) | 101 kr | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 78 (77 kr) | 79 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (22 kr) | 15 kr | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (52 kr) | 48 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (48 kr) | 35 kr | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 80 (79 kr) | 62 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (30 kr) | 29 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (21 kr) | 17 kr | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (34 kr) | 20 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 180 (178 kr) | 117 kr | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (33 kr) | 25 kr | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (34 kr) | 22 kr | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 17% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 25,417 (25,118 kr) | 26,052 kr | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,560 (18,342 kr) | 17,686 kr | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,615 (2,584 kr) | 1,151 kr | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,862 (16,664 kr) | 16,258 kr | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,372 (13,215 kr) | 11,465 kr | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,954 (1,931 kr) | 327 kr | + 490% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 459 (454 kr) | 213 kr | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,728 (5,661 kr) | 4,077 kr | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,748 (1,728 kr) | 959 kr | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 79 (78 kr) | 97 kr | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 331 (327 kr) | 266 kr | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 10% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 990 (978 kr) | 804 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 476 (471 kr) | 433 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,127 (1,113 kr) | 1,021 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,428 (1,411 kr) | 1,547 kr | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 4% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 430,359 (425,296 kr) | 340,649 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (23 kr) | 18 kr | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 856 (846 kr) | 1,000 kr | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 364 (360 kr) | 402 kr | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 14% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 53 (52 kr) | 82 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (103 kr) | 106 kr | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 691 (683 kr) | 270 kr | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (46 kr) | 53 kr | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (39 kr) | 41 kr | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (47 kr) | 35 kr | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (26 kr) | 30 kr | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (28 kr) | 20 kr | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 456 (450 kr) | 382 kr | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 7% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (710 kr) | 471 kr | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (318 kr) | 322 kr | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (928 kr) | 759 kr | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (1,022 kr) | 1,014 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 155 (153 kr) | 148 kr | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 58 (58 kr) | 44 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (102 kr) | 67 kr | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,558 (5,492 kr) | 5,546 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.19 (1.17 kr) | 2.73 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 534 (528 kr) | 537 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 150 (148 kr) | 72 kr | + 107% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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