Edinburgh vs Oslo Cost of Living
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0 — Oslo (Norway) · Overall index 74.5
Summary
- Overall, Oslo is 26% more expensive than Edinburgh.
- Transport in Oslo is 39% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
- Dining out in Oslo is 38% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
| Item | Edinburgh | Oslo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +29% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,443 | $2,138 | +48% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,162 | $1,278 | +10% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,865 | $4,116 | +44% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,811 | $2,146 | +18% |
| Groceries | +19% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.38 | +50% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.19 | $3.7 | +16% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | $4.55 | +22% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.67 | $4.55 | +24% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.8 | $11.8 | 0% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | $11.7 | +20% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | $18.5 | +29% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.4 | $4.86 | +10% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.49 | $1.76 | +18% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.65 | $4.59 | +26% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.12 | $5.79 | +41% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | $2.62 | +4% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.33 | $2.38 | +2% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.2 | $2.28 | +4% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | $2.08 | +16% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.7 | $13.6 | +27% |
| Transport | +39% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.64 | $2.56 | +56% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74 | $122 | +65% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.9 | $4.01 | +38% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.29 | $1.67 | +29% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.68 | $0.81 | +19% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,187 | $27,775 | +38% |
| Dining out | +38% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $22.1 | +55% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $93.6 | $101 | +8% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.08 | $10.6 | +17% |
| Cappuccino | $3.72 | $5.26 | +41% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.73 | $2.69 | +55% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.94 | $7.46 | +51% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.59 | $8.44 | +51% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $1.91 | +34% |
| Telecom | +15% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.3 | $54.8 | +1% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | $64.6 | +21% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.32 | +33% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $14.4 | +11% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $177 | +45% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.22 | +38% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.41 | $4.12 | +21% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.06 | $1.54 | +45% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $20 | +11% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61.5 | $68.7 | +12% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.3 | $16.1 | +31% |
| Men's haircut | $26.7 | $29.7 | +11% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.3 | $25.7 | +27% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,472 | $1,877 | +28% |
3,165 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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