Is Tøyen Expensive?

Oslo, Norway

-12% vs Oslo avg

Living in Tøyen, Oslo

Tøyen is a relatively affordable area in Oslo, with a cost of living index of 69.1 — that is -12% compared to the Oslo average. At #15 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around kr 14,144/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 Tøyen, housing takes up roughly 38% 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 565,745 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Tøyen

Salaries in Tøyen reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 69.1:

After tax and deductions of 31.9% in Norway, take-home pay for someone earning kr 565,745 would be roughly kr 385,272/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

69.1
COLI Index
0.88x
vs City Avg
kr 14,144
Est. 1BR Rent
#15
of 20 Areas
31.9%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Tøyen

Estimated annual deductions on a kr 520,591 salary in Tøyen, Oslo (local employee).

Income Tax
24%
Trygdeavgift
7.8%
Total Deductions: 31.9%
Est. Take-Home: kr 354,424/yr

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

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Tøyen would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $51,825
London GBP £44,600
Dubai AED AED 259,321

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 Tøyen:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tøyen expensive in Oslo?

Tøyen is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Oslo. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #15 out of 20 neighborhoods.

How does Tøyen compare to the Oslo average?

The cost of living in Tøyen is below the Oslo average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% 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.