Which is cheaper, Oslo or Stockholm?

Stockholm is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 68 vs 80 for Oslo. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,500 vs $1,700.

Which is better for digital nomads, Oslo or Stockholm?

Oslo edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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Oslo vs Stockholm — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Oslo

Norway

COL Index

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Stockholm

Sweden

COL Index

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NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Stockholm edges out Oslo on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 68 vs 80 (premium vs premium). Stockholm scores higher on safety (null/100), and Stockholm wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Oslo takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric

Oslo

Stockholm

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$1,700

$1,500

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$1,250

$1,100

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

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Internet Speed

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Nomad Score

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Healthcare Score

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Digital Nomad Visa

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Who is each city for?

Oslo is better for…

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