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Cost of living in Oslo, Norway compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 28% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 150 (kr116) | kr120 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 106 (kr82) | kr74 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 56 (kr43) | kr34 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (kr14) | kr8 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 30 (kr23) | kr24 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 28 (kr22) | kr20 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 47 (kr36) | kr60 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 22 (kr17) | kr17 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 29 (kr22) | kr10 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (kr22) | kr14 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 120 (kr93) | kr60 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 37 (kr29) | kr19 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (kr20) | kr10 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 50% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 18,778 (kr14,539) | kr9,429 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,338 (kr11,101) | kr7,271 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,611 (kr1,247) | kr1,011 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 11,071 (kr8,572) | kr5,125 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,800 (kr6,814) | kr3,875 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 805 (kr624) | kr745 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 295 (kr228) | kr170 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,171 (kr3,230) | kr3,744 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,553 (kr1,202) | kr772 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 149 (kr115) | kr70 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 260 (kr201) | kr133 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 19% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 901 (kr697) | kr833 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 500 (kr387) | kr243 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,063 (kr823) | kr867 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,279 (kr990) | kr957 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 3% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 260,000 (kr201,312) | kr300,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (kr11) | kr10 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 650 (kr503) | kr363 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 197 (kr153) | kr167 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 6% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 68 (kr52) | kr43 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (kr80) | kr129 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 486 (kr376) | kr400 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 42 (kr32) | kr36 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (kr36) | kr31 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 59 (kr45) | kr28 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (kr22) | kr16 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (kr20) | kr18 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 320 (kr248) | kr230 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 16% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 444 (kr344) | kr360 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 225 (kr174) | kr170 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 939 (kr727) | kr672 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 900 (kr697) | kr500 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 129 (kr100) | kr83 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 34 (kr26) | kr35 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 70 (kr54) | kr40 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 5,170 (kr4,003) | kr4,085 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.92 (kr0.71) | kr1.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 460 (kr356) | kr208 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 97 (kr75) | kr44 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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