Norway
Oslo
#1 Top 5 cities
Oslo is the country's strongest center for jobs, international communities, and services, with the best infrastructure for long-term expat life.
Country overview
Population
1Β 082Β 575
Year-round temperatures
Day: 0°C aΕΎ 24°C
Night: -5°C aΕΎ 14°C
Climate
Cool northern European climate with mild summers and cold winters.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
2/10
Food cost
2/10
Business friendliness
9/10
Safety
9/10
Oslo is generally very safe; petty theft in busy areas, nightlife incidents and slippery winter streets are the main everyday concerns.
Natural disaster resilience
8/10
Major disasters are uncommon, but river and urban flooding, landslides, heavy snow and severe storms can disrupt parts of the Oslo region.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
10/10
Internet speed
9/10
Internet stability
9/10
Electricity stability
10/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πͺπΊScandinavians
- π¬π§British
- π©πͺGermans
- π΅π±Poles
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Large international community
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +Good transport links
Cons
- βHigher living costs
- βHigher prices
- βNoise