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Overview
Norway🇳🇴
At a Glance
How Norway compares across key indices
Cost of Living
89 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
91/100
Healthcare
76/100
Quality of Life
182/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Norway
Cost of Living
89
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
67
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
89
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
93
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Norway - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
91/100
Crime Index
3/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Norway
Norway has 40 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,758 in Moss to $2,279 in Oslo. Skien leads on safety, scoring 95/100. Tønsberg ranks highest for quality of life at 181/200.
đź’¸Most Affordable
Moss
$1,758/mo
Safest
Skien
95/100
Best Quality of Life
Tønsberg
181/200
Best Healthcare
Oslo
87/100
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40 of 40 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | $2,279 | 86/100 | 175/200 | 87/100 | 19 |
| Bergen | $1,924 | 91/100 | 179/200 | 78/100 | 11 |
| Trondheim | $1,895 | 92/100 | 179/200 | 77/100 | 10 |
| Stavanger | $1,859 | 93/100 | 180/200 | 76/100 | 8 |
| Kristiansand | $1,838 | 93/100 | 180/200 | 75/100 | 7 |
| Drammen | $1,826 | 93/100 | 180/200 | 75/100 | 7 |
| Lillestrøm | $1,813 | 94/100 | 181/200 | 74/100 | 6 |
| Sandnes | $1,809 | 94/100 | 181/200 | 74/100 | 6 |
| Fredrikstad | $1,807 | 94/100 | 181/200 | 74/100 | 6 |
| Sandefjord | $1,781 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 73/100 | 5 |
| Asker | $1,777 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 73/100 | 5 |
| Sarpsborg | $1,773 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 73/100 | 5 |
| Tønsberg | $1,768 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 73/100 | 5 |
| Ă…lesund | $1,762 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 73/100 | 5 |
| Skien | $1,760 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Moss | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Tromsø | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Haugesund | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Nesttun | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Porsgrunn | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Bodø | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Arendal | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Hamar | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Lillehammer | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Horten | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Ytrebygda | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Grimstad | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Kristiansund | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Larvik | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Molde | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Halden | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Harstad | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Levanger | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Time | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Mo i Rana | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Tromsdalen | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Kongsberg | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Gjøvik | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Stjørdalshalsen | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
| Alta | $1,758 | 95/100 | 181/200 | 72/100 | 5 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
49 verified school profiles across 3 cities in Norway — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Aalesund International School
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Arendal International School
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Ib Middle Years
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Children’s International School Fredrikstad
Verified
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International Curriculum
Ib Middle Years
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Children’s International School Moss
Verified
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International Curriculum
Ib Middle Years
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Children’s International School Sarpsborg
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International Curriculum
Ib Middle Years
Ib Primary Years
25 more verified schools in Norway are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Norway
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Norway
Pollution Index
12/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
6.1ug/m3
Good
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Norway, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Norway?
Norway has a cost of living index of 89 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,826 in Drammen and reach $2,279 in Oslo.
What is the cheapest city in Norway for expats?
Drammen is the most affordable city in Norway in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,826 for a single person including rent. Kristiansand is the next most affordable at $1,838/mo.
Is Norway safe for expats?
Norway has a safety index of 91/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Drammen scores highest on safety at 93/100.
What is the best city in Norway for expats and digital nomads?
Drammen ranks highest for quality of life in Norway, scoring 180/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,826/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Norway?
Norway scores 76/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it excellent by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
What is the air quality and pollution like in Norway?
Norway has a pollution index of 12/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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