- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Denmark
- Oslo
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oslo, Norway compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 26% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 150 (kr119) | kr120 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 99 (kr79) | kr69 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 56 (kr45) | kr31 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (kr14) | kr7 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 30 (kr24) | kr24 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 28 (kr22) | kr21 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 47 (kr37) | kr56 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 22 (kr17) | kr18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 29 (kr23) | kr11 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (kr23) | kr14 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 120 (kr95) | kr60 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 35 (kr28) | kr20 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (kr21) | kr12 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 52% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 18,778 (kr14,900) | kr9,429 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,338 (kr11,377) | kr7,271 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,611 (kr1,278) | kr1,185 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 11,071 (kr8,785) | kr5,125 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,800 (kr6,983) | kr3,875 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 805 (kr639) | kr649 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 295 (kr234) | kr170 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,247 (kr3,370) | kr4,012 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,468 (kr1,165) | kr803 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (kr93) | kr70 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 250 (kr199) | kr139 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 19% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 901 (kr715) | kr833 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 500 (kr397) | kr243 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,063 (kr843) | kr817 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,279 (kr1,015) | kr1,068 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 8% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 260,000 (kr206,310) | kr300,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (kr12) | kr10 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 650 (kr516) | kr363 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 199 (kr158) | kr159 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 4% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (kr52) | kr52 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (kr82) | kr127 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 441 (kr350) | kr433 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (kr34) | kr36 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 52 (kr42) | kr34 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 63 (kr50) | kr34 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (kr21) | kr18 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (kr21) | kr18 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 364 (kr289) | kr225 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 19% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 474 (kr376) | kr349 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 225 (kr179) | kr170 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 942 (kr747) | kr671 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 900 (kr714) | kr500 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 128 (kr102) | kr85 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 34 (kr27) | kr35 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 70 (kr56) | kr40 | + 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr 1,651 (kr1,310) | kr1,293 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.92 (kr0.73) | kr1.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 460 (kr365) | kr208 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 97 (kr77) | kr44 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,585 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least kr36,288
(kr 45,732)
in Oslo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr29,000
in Aarhus.
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