Oslo vs Karlstad — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Country	Norway	Sweden
Nomad score	6.3 / 10	5.9 / 10
Cost of living	$4,874 / mo	$3,180 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	18° / 13°C	16° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI)	32 Good	30 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Average high	10.3°C	10.4°C
Average low	3.5°C	4.8°C
Precipitation	75 mm / mo	71 mm / mo
Sunshine	229 h / mo	238 h / mo
Humidity	77%	80%
Rain days	10.3 / mo	10.8 / mo
Wind speed	15.6 km/h	20.5 km/h

NO Oslo · average high by month

J -1 F 1 M 6 A 10 M 17 J 21 J 21 A 20 S 16 O 10 N 4 D -0

SE Karlstad · average high by month

J 0 F 1 M 5 A 9 M 16 J 20 J 21 A 20 S 16 O 10 N 5 D 1

Air quality

Air quality
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
US AQI	32	30
PM2.5	4 µg/m³	5.2 µg/m³
PM10	5 µg/m³	6.3 µg/m³
Ozone	27 µg/m³	62 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	5.8	3.7
Local Payment Services	9.2	9.1
Startup Scene	7.5	4.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Air Conditioning	3.3	2.5
Green Spaces	8.7	8.0
Natural Disaster Risk	8.9	8.9
Noise Pollution	7.5	7.6
Seasonal Variety	7.8	7.5
Weather	5.7	5.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Mobile Network Coverage	9.5	8.9
Power Grid Reliability	9.6	9.3
Public WiFi Availability	8.1	7.4
VPN Reliability	9.3	9.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Accommodation Cost	1.7	3.8
Cost of Living	1.8	3.8
Currency Stability	8.6	8.9
Entertainment Cost	2.5	3.2
Food & Groceries	2.3	3.3
Gym Membership Cost	3.7	4.8
Transportation Cost	4.1	5.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Culture	8.0	6.7
Indoors Fun	7.1	5.7
Language Learning Opportunities	5.6	5.7
Local Experiences & Tours	7.3	6.1
Nightlife	6.5	4.9
Outdoors & Nature	8.8	8.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Nomad Events & Meetups	4.3	2.6
Nomad Friendly	5.0	5.1
Online Community Presence	4.2	2.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Cafes with WiFi	7.8	7.0
Coworking Spaces Availability	7.0	4.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	6.2	5.4
Digital Nomad Popularity	4.0	2.5
Internet Speed	8.9	8.6
Local SIM Card Availability	8.6	8.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Fitness Facilities	7.9	6.7
Food Scene	7.5	6.2
Healthy Food Options	7.8	6.8
Yoga Studios	6.9	5.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Healthcare	6.8	6.9
Healthcare Affordability	4.0	4.8
Healthcare Quality	9.0	8.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.6	0.9
Ease of Business Registration	5.4	5.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account	3.7	3.4
Freedom of Speech	9.5	9.5
Political Stability	9.5	9.3
Tax Friendliness	2.5	3.4
Visa Ease	4.4	5.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Air Quality	8.5	8.7
Cleanliness	9.0	8.7
Environmental Quality	8.7	8.3
Family Friendly	8.9	8.5
Language Barrier	9.1	8.7
Work-Life Balance	8.8	8.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Female Friendly	9.3	9.0
Racial Tolerance	8.1	8.1
Safety	9.3	8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Airport Connectivity	8.5	4.2
Cycling	7.4	7.7
Intercity Travel Options	7.5	6.3
Public Transit	8.9	6.1
Ride-sharing Services	7.3	2.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	8.1	4.6
Walkability	8.3	7.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Coworking Quality	7.5	5.2
Freelance Ecosystem	5.9	4.1
Networking Opportunities	6.6	3.8
Remote Job Opportunities	6.8	5.2
Time Zone Favorability	7.9	7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Jeans	$115 per pair	$102 per pair
Summer Dress	$58 per dress	$48 per dress
Running Shoes	$141 per pair	$128 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Dining Out	$188 per month	$128 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Cinema Ticket	$18 per ticket	$18 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Coffee	$5.44 per cup	$4.07 per cup
Beer	$12 per pint	$8.02 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$23 per meal	$14 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$115 per meal	$91 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$15 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$3.61 per kg	$3.42 per kg
Bread	$3.97 per loaf	$3.64 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$2.93 per bottle	$1.50 per bottle
Milk	$2.35 per liter	$1.77 per liter
Rice	$3.35 per kg	$3.42 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$17 per kg	$16 per kg
Beef	$36 per kg	$24 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$20 per bottle	$15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Groceries	$439 per month	$342 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Doctor Visit (GP)	$32 per visit	$27 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$14 per purchase	$10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Housing	$1,307 per month	$621 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,726 per month	$877 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$2,929 per month	$1,551 per month
Coworking Space	$397 per month	$225 per month
Coliving Space	$1,307 per month	$728 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Internet & Mobile	$89 per month	$48 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Leisure Activities	$126 per month	$64 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Haircut	$68 per visit	$51 per visit
Laundry	$26 per kg	$5.35 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Mobile Plan	$47 per month	$32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$75 per month	$42 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$31 one-time	$16 one-time
Gym Membership	$58 per month	$48 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$37 per hour	$30 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Transportation	$89 per month	$79 per month
Taxi Start	$12 per trip	$6.95 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.93 per km	$1.93 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$94 per month	$90 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$22 per trip	$17 per trip
Gasoline	$2.49 per liter	$2.09 per liter
Scooter Rental	$8.89 per month	$9.09 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	NO Oslo	SE Karlstad
Utilities	$146 per month	$118 per month