Cost of living in Stavanger (Norway) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Stavanger (Norway) is 25% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Stavanger | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 232 (kr149) | kr125 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 134 (kr86) | kr72 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (kr54) | kr37 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (kr15) | kr11 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 56 (kr36) | kr31 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 40 (kr26) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 93 (kr60) | kr52 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 36 (kr23) | kr18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (kr15) | kr11 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (kr20) | kr13 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 189 (kr122) | kr81 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (kr24) | kr19 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 36 (kr23) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Stavanger (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Stavanger | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,981 (kr10,890) | kr10,293 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,804 (kr8,853) | kr7,078 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,974 (kr1,266) | kr1,303 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,511 (kr8,024) | kr6,025 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,149 (kr6,508) | kr4,137 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,151 (kr738) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 361 (kr232) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,693 (kr2,368) | kr3,019 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,243 (kr797) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (kr63) | kr52 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 302 (kr194) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Stavanger (Norway) is 14% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Stavanger | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 915 (kr587) | kr781 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 625 (kr401) | kr237 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,453 (kr932) | kr597 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,604 (kr1,029) | kr1,050 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Stavanger (Norway) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Stavanger | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 384,511 (kr246,597) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 21 (kr14) | kr12 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 692 (kr444) | kr388 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 248 (kr159) | kr266 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Stavanger (Norway) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Stavanger | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 59 (kr38) | kr58 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 109 (kr70) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 594 (kr381) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 50 (kr32) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (kr30) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (kr27) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 20 (kr13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 22 (kr14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 416 (kr267) | kr181 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Stavanger (Norway) is 16% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Stavanger | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 665 (kr427) | kr380 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 267 (kr171) | kr219 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,040 (kr667) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,248 (kr800) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 144 (kr92) | kr73 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 54 (kr34) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (kr67) | kr33 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,214 (kr2,702) | kr2,962 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.22 (kr0.78) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 593 (kr380) | kr255 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (kr93) | kr47 | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 59 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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