Summary of The Cost of Living in Norway
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Norway is $3,646.00 including rent, or $2,096.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Norway is $5,068.00 including rent, or $3,518.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Norway is $7,088.50 including rent, or $5,073.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Norway ranges from $43,752.00 for a single person to $60,816.00 for a couple, and $85,062.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $25,152.00 for a single person to $42,216.00 for a couple, and $60,882.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Norway, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,187.00 for a single person to $2,980.00 for a couple, and $4,168.50 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,137.00 for a single person to $1,930.00 for a couple, and $2,803.50 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Norway, estimated monthly expenses range from $6,582.00 for a single person to $9,331.00 for a couple, and $12,977.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $4,232.00 for a single person to $6,981.00 for a couple, and $9,922.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Norway is $5,380.00, which is 156.7% more than the average monthly cost of living and 373.2% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |