Cost of living · Europe · Eurostat HICP 2023
🇳🇴 Cost of living in Norway
Norway runs pricier than most of the EU-27 across rent, groceries and transport - see where the gap is widest and how far local income actually stretches.
- Cost index (EU-27=100)
- 140
- Rent index
- 113
- Median net income
- €32,500
- Cost-adjusted income
- €23,214
Norway sits at 140 on the 0-200 scale shown above.
Key takeaways
- Overall cost of living is 40% above the EU-27 average (index 140, EU-27 = 100).
- Most expensive category: transport at index 165.
- Cheapest category: healthcare at index 105.
- A typical income of €32,500 is worth about €23,214 in EU-average purchasing power.
Cost by category in Norway
Norway - price level by category (EU-27 = 100)
In Norway, transport is the most expensive category and healthcare the least.
What the Norway cost-of-living data shows
Norway's overall consumer price level is 40% above the EU-27 average. (How this index is built →)
Getting around is the standout expense in Norway: transport tops the category chart at index 165, ahead of healthcare at index 105.
That price gap bites hard into real purchasing power here: Norway's prices run well above the EU average, so the headline income of €32,500 is worth only about €23,214 once translated into EU-27-average terms - a steep discount.
Cities in Norway
National averages hide the big-city premium. See real monthly rent, groceries and transit costs for Norway's cities.
Countries with a similar cost of living
Frequently asked questions
Is Norway expensive to live in?▼
Norway's overall cost of living is 40% above the EU-27 average (index 140). Transport is the priciest category and healthcare the cheapest.
What does it cost to rent in Norway?▼
Norway's rent and housing price index is 113, above the EU norm.
How does income compare to costs in Norway?▼
That price gap bites hard into real purchasing power here: Norway's prices run well above the EU average, so the headline income of €32,500 is worth only about €23,214 once translated into EU-27-average terms - a steep discount.
Source: Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and comparative price levels Eurostat, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and comparative price levels Price-level indices, EU-27 = 100, 2023. Income: Eurostat/OECD median equivalised net income.
Important: these figures are official Eurostat averages for general information and comparison, they are not personal financial advice. Your own cost of living depends on your city, housing and lifestyle, so treat this as a starting point and check current local prices before making any relocation or budget decision.
Read our methodology - how these indices are sourced and computed.