🇳🇴 Oslo vs 🇮🇹 Rome
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇳🇴
Oslo
Norway
$2,923–$4,628/mo
kr32,121 – kr50,857 / month (local)
🇮🇹
Rome
Italy
$2,277–$3,605/mo
€2,108 – €3,338 / month (local)
Oslo is 28% more expensive
Rome wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Oslo (USD) | Rome (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $2,192–$3,410 | $1,708–$2,656 | 🟢 Rome |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $1,157–$1,827 | $901–$1,423 | 🟢 Rome |
| Utilities | $91–$177 | $71–$138 | 🟢 Rome |
| Groceries | $463–$694 | $361–$541 | 🟢 Rome |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $61–$110 | $47–$85 | 🟢 Rome |
| Public transport (monthly) | $116–$140 | $90–$109 | 🟢 Rome |
| Internet & Mobile | $37–$61 | $28–$47 | 🟢 Rome |
| Gym membership | $43–$79 | $33–$62 | 🟢 Rome |
| Cinema ticket | $17–$22 | $13–$17 | 🟢 Rome |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,923–$4,628 | $2,277–$3,605 | 🟢 Rome |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing4.0 / 10 · 5.6 / 10
Oslo
Rome▲ better
Safety9.1 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Oslo
Rome▲ better
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Oslo
Rome▲ better
Education8.7 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Oslo
Rome▲ better
Environment9.5 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Rome
Economy7.8 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Oslo
Rome▲ better
Culture8.4 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Oslo
Rome▲ better
Internet8.8 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Oslo
Rome▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Oslo if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Oslo offers vs Rome
- ✓Salaries
- ✓Fjords
- ✓Safety
- ✓Energy
Choose Rome if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Oslo
- ✓History
- ✓Food
- ✓Climate
- ✓Tourism
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