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How much does it cost to live in Norway per month?

Rent, everyday costs and transport, with official figures.

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Short answer

Average rent in Norway was NOK 11,790 a month for a two-room flat in 2025, and food, transport and other everyday costs come on top of that. SIFO's reference budget puts other everyday costs for a family of four with a car at NOK 38,538 a month in 2026, without housing and electricity.

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Why

  1. Statistics Norway's rental survey for 2025 shows average monthly rent of NOK 8,770 for a one-room flat and NOK 11,790 for a two-room flat across the country.
  2. OsloMet's SIFO reference budget for 2026 puts monthly spending for a couple with children aged 5 and 11 and a petrol car at NOK 38,538, with housing and electricity left out.
  3. Statistics Norway found that household prices in Norway were 28.6 per cent above the EU average in 2025, the sixth highest level in Europe.

Details

Oslo and Bærum have the highest rents: in 2025 a one-room flat averaged NOK 10,090 a month and a two-room flat NOK 15,260, against NOK 11,870 in Bergen and NOK 11,850 in Trondheim. In Oslo, Ruter's 30-day adult ticket for zone 1 has cost NOK 655 since 3 May 2026. The SIFO figure covers food, clothes, transport and other everyday spending, so add rent and electricity on top.

Tip

Start with the average rent for your city from Statistics Norway's rental survey, then add the SIFO reference budget for your household type, which OsloMet has updated with 2026 figures.

What may differ

Costs depend on the city and the household. Average rent for a two-room flat in 2025 ranged from NOK 11,850 in Trondheim to NOK 15,260 in Oslo and Bærum, and a family with a car spends more on transport than a single person with a monthly ticket.

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Sources

Prices change, so check Statistics Norway (SSB) before you go.

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