🇳🇴 Oslo vs 🇸🇪 Stockholm
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇳🇴
Oslo
Norway
$2,923–$4,628/mo
kr32,121 – kr50,857 / month (local)
🇸🇪
Stockholm
Sweden
$2,400–$3,800/mo
kr25,263 – kr40,000 / month (local)
Oslo is 22% more expensive
Stockholm wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Oslo (USD) | Stockholm (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $2,192–$3,410 | $1,800–$2,800 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $1,157–$1,827 | $950–$1,500 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Utilities | $91–$177 | $75–$145 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Groceries | $463–$694 | $380–$570 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $61–$110 | $50–$90 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Public transport (monthly) | $116–$140 | $95–$115 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Internet & Mobile | $37–$61 | $30–$50 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Gym membership | $43–$79 | $35–$65 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Cinema ticket | $17–$22 | $14–$18 | 🟢 Stockholm |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,923–$4,628 | $2,400–$3,800 | 🟢 Stockholm |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing4.0 / 10 · 4.1 / 10
Oslo
Stockholm▲ better
Safety9.1 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Stockholm
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Stockholm
Education8.7 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Stockholm
Environment9.5 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Stockholm
Economy7.8 / 10 · 6.8 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Stockholm
Culture8.4 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Stockholm
Internet8.8 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Oslo▲ better
Stockholm
Who should choose which city?
Choose Oslo if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Oslo offers vs Stockholm
- ✓Salaries
- ✓Fjords
- ✓Safety
- ✓Energy
Choose Stockholm if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Oslo
- ✓Innovation
- ✓Nature
- ✓English proficiency
- ✓Tech
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