- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- Oslo
- Nottingham
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Oslo (Norway) and Nottingham (United Kingdom)
| Food | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 89% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | kr 210 (£24) | £14.43 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 90 (£10.07) | £5.05 | 99% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | kr 67 (£7.56) | £3.89 | 94% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 15.54 (£1.75) | £1.01 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 35 (£3.94) | £2.08 | 89% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 29 (£3.21) | £2.40 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (£7.15) | £3.26 | 119% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 19.25 (£2.16) | £1.81 | 20% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | kr 27 (£3.07) | £1.63 | 88% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | kr 26 (£2.93) | £1.05 | 179% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 156 (£17.57) | £6.57 | 167% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 27 (£3.08) | £1.54 | 100% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (£2.86) | £0.90 | 219% |
| Housing | 146% | ||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 146% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | kr 16,306 (£1,833) | £679 | 170% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,063 (£119) | £101 | 19% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | kr 325 (£37) | £17.43 | 109% |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 5,125 (£576) | £407 | 41% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | kr 1,479 (£166) | £67 | 147% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 70 (£7.86) | £6.00 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 199 (£22) | £7.88 | 184% |
| Clothes | 47% | ||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 47% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | kr 890 (£100) | £71 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | kr 315 (£35) | £32 | 12% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | kr 809 (£91) | £42 | 115% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | kr 1,093 (£123) | £42 | 191% |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 48% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 255,700 (£28,739) | £17,000 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14.37 (£1.62) | £1.36 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | kr 626 (£70) | £48 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | kr 201 (£23) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 198% | ||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 198% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | kr 145 (£16.28) | £5.14 | 217% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 39 (£4.39) | £2.62 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 54 (£6.10) | £1.55 | 293% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 48 (£5.38) | £2.07 | 160% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (£3.22) | £1.64 | 96% |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (£3.03) | £1.88 | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 408 (£46) | £11.29 | 307% |
| Entertainment | 98% | ||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 98% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 496 (£56) | £17.07 | 227% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (£24) | £15.57 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 965 (£108) | £47 | 130% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | kr 1,106 (£124) | £48 | 160% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 107 (£12.00) | £5.21 | 130% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | kr 37 (£4.14) | £2.32 | 79% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | kr 69 (£7.77) | £2.84 | 173% |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr 1,470 (£165) | £154 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.23 (£0.14) | £0.15 | 8% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | kr 567 (£64) | £38 | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | kr 94 (£10.58) | £6.70 | 58% |
| TOTAL | 95% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,490 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 95% more expensive than in Nottingham (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £6,090
(kr 54,180)
in Oslo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,125
in Nottingham.