Lillestrom, Norway
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With a population of 96,771, Lillestrøm is a bustling hub in the Oslo metropolitan area. The city's origins as a sawmill settlement have given way to a modern transportation nexus, home to Norway's second-largest trade fair venue and a high-speed rail connection to the airport. However, residents face a persistent bureaucratic headache, as the municipality was only formed in 2020 through a merger of three former towns. Despite these growing pains, Lillestrøm offers an affordable alternative to Oslo for commuters seeking a convenient base to explore southern Norway.
Can I afford Lillestrom?
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You could save
$517 / month
Savings Rate17%
Rent $1254
Living Costs $1229
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Safety36
Healthcare100
Walkability5
NomadGrocery Basket
Milk (1L)$2
Bread (loaf)—
Eggs (12)$6
Rice (1kg)$4
Chicken (1kg)—
Eating Out
Meal (Inexpensive)$21
Meal (Mid-range)$125
Cappuccino$6
Water (0.33L)$3
Utilities & Lifestyle
Utilities (mo)—
Mobile Plan (mo)—
Gym (mo)$78
Cinema Ticket$18
Housing
1BR Center (mo)$1254
1BR Outside (mo)—
3BR Center (mo)$2298
3BR Outside (mo)—
Expat Life
English Proficiency
—Expat Community
—Top Neighborhoods
—Elevation
114mNearest Airport
OSL (27km)Local Economy
Avg Monthly Salary
$3747Mortgage Interest Rate
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Avg Internet
— Temperature
— Annual Rainfall
1069 mm Coworking Spaces
— Best Months to Visit
Jun, Jul, Aug