Is St. Hanshaugen Expensive?

Oslo, Norway

+8% vs Oslo avg

Living in St. Hanshaugen, Oslo

St. Hanshaugen is a moderately-priced area within Oslo, with a cost of living index of 84.8 — that is +8% compared to the Oslo average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #10 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around kr 17,358/month, compared to a range of kr 11,572 in Stovner to kr 20,894 in Frogner.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of St. Hanshaugen, housing takes up roughly 46% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 16%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately kr 694,323 before tax.

Typical Salaries in St. Hanshaugen

Salaries in St. Hanshaugen reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 84.8:

After tax and deductions of 32.3% in Norway, take-home pay for someone earning kr 694,323 would be roughly kr 470,057/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

84.8
COLI Index
1.08x
vs City Avg
kr 17,358
Est. 1BR Rent
#10
of 20 Areas
32.3%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in St. Hanshaugen

Estimated annual deductions on a kr 638,873 salary in St. Hanshaugen, Oslo (local employee).

Income Tax
24%
Trygdeavgift
7.8%
Total Deductions: 32.3%
Est. Take-Home: kr 432,727/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in St. Hanshaugen would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $63,600
London GBP £54,733
Dubai AED AED 318,241

Other Neighborhoods in Oslo

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Frogner 102.0 1.30x +30%
Aker Brygge 98.1 1.25x +25%
Bygdøy 95.8 1.22x +22%
Majorstuen 92.6 1.18x +18%
Holmenkollen 92.6 1.18x +18%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to St. Hanshaugen:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Hanshaugen expensive in Oslo?

St. Hanshaugen is near the city average for Oslo. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does St. Hanshaugen compare to the Oslo average?

The cost of living in St. Hanshaugen is above the Oslo average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.