- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Iceland
- Oslo
- Reykjavik
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Oslo (Norway) and Reykjavik (Iceland)
| Food | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 63% more expensive than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | kr 210 (4,384 kr) | 2,226 kr | 97% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 90 (1,872 kr) | 1,278 kr | 46% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | kr 67 (1,404 kr) | 1,093 kr | 28% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 15.51 (324 kr) | 123 kr | 163% |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 35 (731 kr) | 458 kr | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 29 (597 kr) | 432 kr | 38% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (1,328 kr) | 670 kr | 98% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 19.25 (402 kr) | 316 kr | 27% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | kr 27 (571 kr) | 266 kr | 115% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | kr 26 (544 kr) | 316 kr | 72% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 156 (3,264 kr) | 3,000 kr | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 27 (573 kr) | 304 kr | 88% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (532 kr) | 334 kr | 59% |
| Housing | 91% | ||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 91% more expensive than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | kr 16,719 (349,131 kr) | 175,714 kr | 99% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,063 (22,189 kr) | 8,714 kr | 155% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | kr 325 (6,782 kr) | 5,238 kr | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 5,125 (107,019 kr) | 127,143 kr | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | kr 1,479 (30,883 kr) | 19,000 kr | 63% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 70 (1,460 kr) | 900 kr | 62% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 199 (4,159 kr) | 2,250 kr | 85% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 2% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | kr 890 (18,593 kr) | 17,714 kr | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | kr 315 (6,586 kr) | 7,714 kr | 15% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | kr 809 (16,890 kr) | 17,843 kr | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | kr 1,093 (22,820 kr) | 18,114 kr | 26% |
| Transportation | 63% | ||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 63% more expensive than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 255,700 (5,339,664 kr) | 3,364,290 kr | 59% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14.55 (304 kr) | 259 kr | 17% |
| monthly ticket public transport | kr 633 (13,212 kr) | 7,229 kr | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | kr 205 (4,285 kr) | 2,970 kr | 44% |
| Personal Care | 68% | ||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 68% more expensive than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | kr 145 (3,025 kr) | 2,093 kr | 45% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 39 (817 kr) | 660 kr | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 54 (1,134 kr) | 399 kr | 185% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 48 (1,000 kr) | 800 kr | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (598 kr) | 450 kr | 33% |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (562 kr) | 365 kr | 54% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 408 (8,527 kr) | 3,914 kr | 118% |
| Entertainment | 84% | ||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 84% more expensive than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 496 (10,361 kr) | 3,714 kr | 179% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (4,467 kr) | 2,533 kr | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 965 (20,152 kr) | 7,071 kr | 185% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | kr 1,106 (23,090 kr) | 9,714 kr | 138% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 107 (2,230 kr) | 1,457 kr | 53% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | kr 37 (770 kr) | 514 kr | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | kr 69 (1,444 kr) | 843 kr | 71% |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr 1,470 (30,691 kr) | 33,981 kr | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.23 (26 kr) | 16 kr | 58% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | kr 567 (11,830 kr) | 8,329 kr | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | kr 94 (1,966 kr) | 1,022 kr | 92% |
| TOTAL | 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,538 prices entered by 305 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least 665,317 kr
(kr 31,860)
in Oslo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
390,625 kr
in Reykjavik.