Oslo

Oslo is the 18. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 3 257 for one adult.

Most of that goes on housing, which runs 103% above the median city and adds $ 1 074 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 2 194, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 2 037. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants, basic grocery basket.

Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 27% below the median: doctor visit (15 min) $ 21, cold medicine (6 days) $ 4.