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Ås, Norway

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2,400
Retiree Score
64.0
Safety Index
89.0
Healthcare
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Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the tax burden heavy and the government's grip extensive. Ås is home to just 5,627,400 people, a fraction of Norway's total population. The climate is brutally cold, with permafrost common in the interior. Yet Norway's egalitarian values mean the wage gap between workers and executives remains modest. Overall, Ås offers the signature high quality of life found across this prosperous Scandinavian country, but the tradeoffs may prove too much for some.

Can I afford Ås?

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Ås

You could save

600/mo

Savings Rate20%

Monthly Costs

Rent $1,150
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,250

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
20/100
Retiree Score
(i)
64/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
20/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Norway Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
89
Safety
0
Healthcare
50
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$2
Bread (loaf) *$3
Eggs (12) *$5
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$7

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$21
Meal (Mid-range) *$32
Cappuccino *$4
Water (0.33L) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$152
Mobile Plan (mo) *$25
Gym (mo) *$42
Cinema Ticket *$13

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $1,150
1BR Outside (mo) *$1,070
3BR Center (mo) $2,200
3BR Outside (mo) *$1,690

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Widely Spoken
Expat Community
Small
Top Neighborhoods
Ås City Center
Best For
academics

Expat Life Notes

A safe, academic town housing the University of Life Sciences; the community is small and primarily international scholars.

Pros

  • ✓ Exceptional safety and peace
  • ✓ Academic environment
  • ✓ Universal English

Cons

  • ✗ High cost of living
  • ✗ Very quiet social scene
  • ✗ Cold winters

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
-6°C°C - 20°C°C
Annual Rainfall
1208 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ås

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Ås has a population of approximately 5,627,400 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $2,875 per month in Ås, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $1150/month.

The nearest airport to Ås is OSL, approximately 191km away.

Ås is considered relatively safe, with a safety index of 89.0. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

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