Makild nomad city guide

Oslo, Norway

Compare Oslo, Norway for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Parks
Monthly estimateINR 3,44,800
Studio rentINR 1,20,000-INR 2,20,000
Internet110 Mbps
Safety88/100
Air qualityExcellent air (96)
PowerVery reliable (94)
CoworkingSome workable spots (67)
Best seasonJun-Aug
Minimum stay12 months common

Nomad fit in Oslo

Oslo is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Grunerlokka, Toyen, Frogner edge. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 25-50 sqm, with deposit expectations around 2 months and common lease flexibility of 12 months common.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips

Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

The best timing is usually Jun-Aug. Watch out for nov-mar dark/cold when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Oslo. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Very clean (96)
Crime rate
Very low (4)
Air quality
Excellent air (96)
Power reliability
Very reliable (94)
Mobile data / eSIM
Excellent mobile/eSIM (98)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (67)
Healthcare access
Good clinics/hospitals (78)
English usability
Easy in English (84)
Walkability / transit
Good walk/transit (71)
Airport access
Good airport access (74)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (45)
Payment/card friendliness
Mostly card-friendly (81)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (63)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (40)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (82)
Tap water / water quality
Tap water usually OK (98)
Political/civil stability
Very stable (93)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 1,20,000-INR 2,20,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 64,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 19,800 / month
Cab estimate
INR 1,300 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 85,000 roundtrip estimate, 12-18h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Oslo, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 470 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 1,200 / kg
Rice
INR 260 / kg
Milk
INR 300 / litre
Local lunch
INR 690 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 345 / cup

Country context

Country
Norway
Airport code
OSL
GDP per person estimate
$100,000
City conservatism estimate
24/100

All table data for Oslo

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 3,44,800
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 1,20,000-INR 2,20,000 / month
Average rent
INR 1,70,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 416 / sq ft
Apartment size
25-50 sqm
Average apartment size
38 sqm / 409 sq ft
Deposit
2 months
Minimum contract
12 months common
Areas to start with
Grunerlokka, Toyen, Frogner edge

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 64,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 470, chicken INR 1,200/kg, rice INR 260/kg, milk INR 300/L
Eggs
INR 470 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 1,200 / kg
Rice
INR 260 / kg
Milk
INR 300 / litre
Local lunch
INR 690 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 345 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 1,300 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 16,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 3,800 / month
Internet speed
110 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
OSL
Flight from Mumbai
INR 85,000 roundtrip estimate, 12-18h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~15h one-way
Airport distance
36.9 km from city coordinate
Best season
Jun-Aug
Avoid / bad season
Nov-Mar dark/cold
Scenic places
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 3,44,800/month, 110 Mbps, 88/100 safety
General safety estimate
88/100
Women safety estimate
74/100
City conservatism estimate
24/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Global hub (82)
Cleanliness
Very clean (96)
Crime rate
Very low (4)
Air quality
Excellent air (96)
Power reliability
Very reliable (94)
Mobile data / eSIM
Excellent mobile/eSIM (98)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (67)
Healthcare access
Good clinics/hospitals (78)
English usability
Easy in English (84)
Walkability / transit
Good walk/transit (71)
Airport access
Good airport access (74)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (45)
Payment/card friendliness
Mostly card-friendly (81)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (63)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (40)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (82)
Tap water / water quality
Tap water usually OK (98)
Political/civil stability
Very stable (93)
City population
1,082,575
City coordinates
59.91273, 10.74609

Country and source context

Country
Norway
Country code
NO
Country cities tracked
22
Country GDP
$550B
GDP per person estimate
$100,000
Country conservatism estimate
24/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
3143244
Search phrase
Oslo Norway Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Oslo
Country Code
NO
Country
Norway
Iata
OSL
Rent Low
120000
Rent High
220000
Internet
110
Food Daily
4300
Cab5km
1300
Utilities
16000
Wifi
3800
Flight Inr
85000
Flight Time
12-18h one stop
Area
Grunerlokka, Toyen, Frogner edge
Size
25-50 sqm
Deposit
2 months
Minimum
12 months common
Best Season
Jun-Aug
Avoid Season
Nov-Mar dark/cold
Safety
88
City Conservative
24
Country Gdp Pc
100000
Country Gdp B
550
Title Name
Oslo, Norway
Scenic
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.
Average Rent
170000
Average Sqm
38
Monthly Estimate
344800
Search Phrase
Oslo Norway Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Latitude
59.91273
Longitude
10.74609
Population
1082575
Geo Name Id
3143244
Airport Distance Km
36.93600394097375
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Europe/Oslo

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