Austin vs Oslo: cost of living for digital nomads
Austin, United States and Oslo, Norway, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Austin is about 11% cheaper than Oslo for a month of nomad living ($2,950 vs $3,310).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,500 in Austin against $1,700 in Oslo.
- Oslo scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Austin: 250 Mbps typical against 240 Mbps.
- Austin is temperate; Oslo is continental.
Austin wins 6 of the measured lines; Oslo wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Austin or Oslo?
Austin is cheaper: about $2,950/month against $3,310/month in Oslo, roughly 11% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Austin or Oslo?
Oslo scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Austin.
Which has faster internet, Austin or Oslo?
Austin has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 240 Mbps in Oslo.
| Line | Austin | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,950 | $3,310 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $1,700 |
| Food | $620 | $720 |
| Transport | $90 | $90 |
| Coworking | $200 | $220 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 240 |
| Climate | temperate | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Austin September 11, 2026, Oslo September 11, 2026.