🇳🇴 Oslo vs 🇫🇷 Paris
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇳🇴
Oslo
Norway
$2,923–$4,628/mo
kr32,121 – kr50,857 / month (local)
🇫🇷
Paris
France
$2,892–$4,579/mo
€2,678 – €4,240 / month (local)
Oslo is 1% more expensive
Paris wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Oslo (USD) | Paris (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $2,192–$3,410 | $2,169–$3,374 | 🟢 Paris |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $1,157–$1,827 | $1,145–$1,808 | 🟢 Paris |
| Utilities | $91–$177 | $90–$175 | 🟢 Paris |
| Groceries | $463–$694 | $458–$687 | 🟢 Paris |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $61–$110 | $60–$108 | 🟢 Paris |
| Public transport (monthly) | $116–$140 | $114–$139 | 🟢 Paris |
| Internet & Mobile | $37–$61 | $36–$60 | 🟢 Paris |
| Gym membership | $43–$79 | $42–$78 | 🟢 Paris |
| Cinema ticket | $17–$22 | $17–$22 | Tie |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,923–$4,628 | $2,892–$4,579 | 🟢 Paris |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing4.0 / 10 · 4.3 / 10
Oslo
Paris▲ better
Safety9.1 / 10 · 9.4 / 10
Oslo
Paris▲ better
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Paris
Education8.7 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Oslo
Paris▲ better
Environment9.5 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Paris
Economy7.8 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Oslo
Paris▲ better
Culture8.4 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Oslo
Paris▲ better
Internet8.8 / 10 · 9.1 / 10
Oslo
Paris▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Oslo if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Oslo offers vs Paris
- ✓Salaries
- ✓Fjords
- ✓Safety
- ✓Energy
Choose Paris if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Oslo
- ✓Culture
- ✓Food
- ✓Transit
- ✓Luxury
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