Dates, words and small symbols
- All detail levels
- NOK 1,500 – 2,000
Minimum price
Prices
How much does a tattoo cost in Oslo?
Most studios answer "it depends". It does, but you still deserve a number to plan around. This is the price sheet we work from, with examples of what a small, medium and large tattoo costs.
Price sheet
The prices we work from.
Find the size of your design and read off the level of detail. The final price is agreed once the artist has seen the design, placement and skin.
Small flowers, script and simple designs
- Simple
- NOK 1,500 – 2,500
- Medium
- NOK 2,000 – 3,000
- High detail
- NOK 2,500 – 3,500
Typically forearm, calf or shoulder blade
- Simple
- NOK 2,500 – 4,000
- Medium
- NOK 3,500 – 5,500
- High detail
- NOK 4,500 – 7,000
Upper arm, thigh and larger compositions
- Simple
- NOK 4,500 – 7,000
- Medium
- NOK 6,000 – 9,000
- High detail
- NOK 8,000 – 12,000
Sleeves, backs and large projects
- Per session or full day
- from NOK 8,000
Over several sessions
Black and grey at no extra cost. Colour normally adds about 15 %, and demanding placements such as ribs, neck, hands and feet about 10 %. The final price is agreed in the free consultation.
- Minimum priceNOK 1,500
- ConsultationFree, no obligation
- DepositDeducted from the final price
- CancellationAt least 48 hours before
- PaymentCard, Vipps, Klarna, invoice, cash
- Gift cardAny amount ↗
The fastest way to an exact price: send a picture of your idea and where on your body you want it on Instagram. Include the approximate size in centimetres if you can.
How much does a small, medium and large tattoo cost?
How much does a small tattoo cost?
A small tattoo under 5 cm, such as a date, a small symbol or a word in fine line, costs NOK 1,500–2,000. It is at the minimum price however simple it is.
How much does a forearm tattoo cost?
Most forearm designs are between 15 and 25 cm, and cost NOK 2,500–7,000 depending on how much shading and detail there is. The forearm is one of the easiest placements, so there is no surcharge.
How much does a large tattoo or a sleeve cost?
Designs between 25 and 35 cm cost NOK 4,500–12,000. Anything over 35 cm, such as a half or full sleeve or a back piece, starts at NOK 8,000 and is priced per session or full day. Large projects are done over several sessions, and you pay per session.
How much does a cover-up cost?
A cover-up is priced like any other tattoo, but usually ends up larger than the original, often one and a half to two times the size. The assessment is free. Read more about cover-ups.
What affects the price?
Four things decide where a tattoo lands in the table.
1
Size
The biggest single factor. A 20 cm design does not take twice as long as a 10 cm one, it often takes three times as long.
2
Level of detail
Clean linework is quick. Dense shading, realism and smooth gradients take more hours in the chair and more preparation.
3
Placement
Ribs, neck, hands and feet are harder to work on. The forearm and calf are the easiest.
4
Colour
Colour needs more passes and more ink than black and grey, and often an extra session.
Deposit and cancellation
The deposit secures your appointment and is deducted from the final price when the tattoo is done. It is not a fee on top of the price.
- If you cancel at least 48 hours before your appointment, you keep the deposit for a new time.
- If you cancel later than 48 hours before, or do not show up, the deposit is lost.
- Let us know as early as you can if something comes up, and we will find a new time.
Questions about price
How much does a tattoo cost at Reflection Ink?
The minimum price is NOK 1,500. A small tattoo under 5 cm costs NOK 1,500–2,000, 15–25 cm costs NOK 2,500–7,000 depending on detail, 25–35 cm costs NOK 4,500–12,000, and designs over 35 cm start at NOK 8,000 per session. The consultation is free.
Why do you have a minimum price of NOK 1,500?
However small the design, we set up a sterile workstation with single-use needles, single-use cartridges, fresh ink and new protective equipment. Everything is thrown away afterwards. On top of that come drawing time, preparation and the appointment itself. The minimum price covers the fixed cost of doing the job safely.
Why can't you give an exact price online?
Two designs of the same size can take very different amounts of time. Dense shading on the ribs and a simple line on the forearm are not the same job. So we give an honest range here, and an exact figure once the artist has seen the design and the placement.
Does a consultation cost anything?
No. The consultation is free and comes with no obligation, even if you end up not booking. You can drop by during opening hours or send us your idea on Instagram first.
Do you take a deposit?
Yes. The deposit secures your appointment and is deducted from the final price. Cancel at least 48 hours before, or the deposit is lost.
Can I split the payment?
Yes. We take card, Vipps, Klarna, invoice and cash, so larger projects can be split up. Large designs are done over several sessions anyway, and then you pay per session.
Do you have gift cards?
Yes, gift cards for any amount are bought online and can be used with all our artists.