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Norway

Oslo

Beautiful and orderly, but a high cost of living and long dark winters limit its everyday nomad appeal.

In Oslo, a mid-range month runs about $3,258 (NOK 30,454) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 80% of cities

Internet8.4/10

Faster internet than about 85% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking4.8/10

Weaker coworking than about 60% of cities

English9/10

More English-friendly than about 85% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness5/10

Fewer wellness options than about 55% of cities

Getting There8.9/10

Easier to reach than about 90% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

33 categories for Oslo, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Tallinn (~800 km) · Amsterdam (~900 km)

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The honest downsides

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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