Living costs in Norway

An estimate of an average student budget in Norway is about 10.000-11.000 NOK per month for living expenses including housing, food, study materials, transport and activities.

Living expenses:

  • Housing: 3500–5000 NOK / month
  • Food: 4000–5000 NOK / month
  • Bus card: 500 NOK / month

Examples of other costs:

  • Lunch at the student cafeteria: 40-70 NOK
  • Dinner at a restaurant: 150–250 NOK
  • Gym membership: 230–420 NOK / month
  • Cinema ticket: 150 NOK