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Akershus, Norway

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2,500
Retiree Score
100.0
Safety Index
88.0
Healthcare
49 facilities

Can I afford Akershus?

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Akershus

You could save

500/mo

Savings Rate17%

Monthly Costs

Rent $1,350
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,150

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
17/100
Retiree Score
(i)
100/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
48/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Norway Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
88
Safety
49
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $3
Bread (loaf) *$3
Eggs (12) $4
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$7

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$26
Meal (Mid-range) *$31
Cappuccino $6
Water (0.33L) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$148
Mobile Plan (mo) $42
Gym (mo) *$41
Cinema Ticket *$12

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $1,350
1BR Outside (mo) *$1,070
3BR Center (mo) $2,500
3BR Outside (mo) *$1,690

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Widely Spoken
Expat Community
Medium
Top Neighborhoods
Sandvika, Lillestrøm, Lysaker
Best For
families, professionals

Expat Life Notes

The area surrounding Oslo. It offers high quality of life, proximity to nature, and easy access to the capital. High English proficiency.

Pros

  • ✓ Stunning nature and fjord access
  • ✓ Excellent public services
  • ✓ Extremely safe

Cons

  • ✗ Very high cost of living
  • ✗ Gloomy winters
  • ✗ Social circles can be hard to break into

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
-5°C°C - 22°C°C
Annual Rainfall
1027 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Akershus

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Akershus has a population of approximately 716,020 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $3,375 per month in Akershus, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $1350/month.

The nearest airport to Akershus is OSL, approximately 22km away.

Akershus is considered relatively safe, with a safety index of 88.0. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

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