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Norway

Dating Score: 72.5/100

#1 App

Tinder

Safety

7/10

Avg Date

$176

English

Very high proficiency

Compiled by Vicky from DateAtlas · dataset 2026-07

Citation-ready summary

Dating in Norway: key facts

Dataset v2026.07

As of July 2026, Norway has a DateAtlas dating score of 72.5/100. Tinder ranks first among tracked apps, the modeled average date costs $176, and English proficiency is very high proficiency.

Dating score
72.5/100
Leading app
Tinder
Safety index
7/10
Modeled date cost
$176

Cite as: DateAtlas, “Dating in Norway: key facts,” dataset v2026.07, https://dateatlas.app/dating/norway/. Values are comparative estimates derived from third-party sources. See the methodology and source notes.

Dating Apps

(9 tracked)

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#1Tinder app logo — trademark of its owner

Tinder

3.8/5 Google Play -- 100M+ downloads

$21.99/mo

Usage

9/10

Safety

9/10
VerifiedVideoLGBTQ+
  • Dominant app
  • Expensive Nordic pricing
  • Very culturally accepted
#2Bumble app logo — trademark of its owner

Bumble

3.9/5 Google Play -- 50M+ downloads

$29.99/mo

Usage

7/10

Safety

9/10
VerifiedVideoWomen FirstLGBTQ+
  • Popular in Oslo
  • Women make first move
  • Aligns with gender equality values
#3Hinge app logo — trademark of its owner

Hinge

3.4/5 Google Play -- 10M+ downloads

$32.99/mo

Usage

6/10

Safety

9/10
VerifiedVideoLGBTQ+
  • Growing presence
  • Relationship focused
  • English-friendly profiles
#4OkCupid app logo — trademark of its owner

OkCupid

3.4/5 Google Play -- 10M+ downloads

$19.99/mo

Usage

6/10

Safety

8/10
VerifiedLGBTQ+
  • Strong LGBTQ+ and progressive base in Oslo
  • Compatibility questionnaires resonate
  • Free tier usable
#5Hily app logo — trademark of its owner

Hily

4.2/5 Google Play -- 10M+ downloads

$19.99/mo

Usage

5/10

Safety

7/10
VerifiedVideo
  • AI-driven matches popular with Gen Z
  • Strong video and icebreaker features
  • Rapid Nordic growth

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Usage and safety scores shown here are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — relative to the apps we track, not a guarantee of safety and not an official app-store rating. Google Play ratings, where shown, are the third-party store figures attributed to Google Play. App names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners, used for identification and review only; DateAtlas is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any app listed.

Safety & LGBTQ+

Safety Index

7/10

Source: Numbeo (raw: 70.3), 5 cities surveyed

LGBTQ+ Score

8.8/10

Legal policy index: 10.88/10 (2019) -- Source: owidl-velasco-2020

Gender Balance

Balanced

50% men
50% women

102 men per 100 women (CIA World Factbook 2024)

Safety and LGBTQ+ scores are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — not a guarantee of safety and not an official rating. Safety and legal conditions vary by individual and change over time; this is general information, not professional or legal advice. Verify local laws and conditions before you travel or meet anyone.

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Cost of Dating

Dating in Norway costs 35% more than the US average.

Average Date Cost$176USD
Meal for Two$114.79
Domestic Beer$12.23
Taxi (start + 5 km)$18.32
Cappuccino$5.27
Cost of Living Index69/ 100

Culture & Language

English ProficiencyVery high proficiencyEPI: 610
LanguagesBokmål Norwegian, Nynorsk Norwegian (both official); small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities (Sami is official in six municipalities)
Openness to Foreigners6.5/10
Dating StyleCasual
Gender RolesEgalitarian
Online DatingWidely accepted
Romance Scam RiskReported below averageour estimate

Openness Breakdown

english

9/10

receptivity

5/10

integration

6/10

stigma

8/10

gender Equality

9/10

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Tinder is the leading app in Oslo and Norwegian cities. Bumble growing steadily.

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