Cost of living in Oslo, Norway vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 43% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (€21) | €16 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 123 (€12) | €8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (€2.05) | €0.96 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (€5.19) | €2.79 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (€3.18) | €2.02 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (€7) | €5.36 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (€3.06) | €2.49 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€2.14) | €1.60 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (€3.12) | €2.31 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (€17) | €7 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (€3.70) | €2.05 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 16 (€1.53) | €1.09 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 63% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,335 (€2,071) | €1,233 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,156 (€1,568) | €912 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,039 (€198) | €129 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,048 (€1,364) | €750 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,904 (€1,059) | €544 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,335 (€130) | €143 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 313 (€30) | €27 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,192 (€407) | €357 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,585 (€154) | €109 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 126 (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 343 (€33) | €13 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 20% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 889 (€86) | €79 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 375 (€36) | €30 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 951 (€92) | €86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,829 (€177) | €116 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 61% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 314,058 (€30,486) | €25,406 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (€1.52) | €1.37 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 772 (€75) | €33 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 230 (€22) | €17 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 44% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 45 (€4.39) | €5.75 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 102 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 830 (€81) | €24 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 36 (€3.49) | €4.71 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (€3.87) | €4.25 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (€4.30) | €3.63 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (€2.12) | €1.71 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.55) | €1.99 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 435 (€42) | €18 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 31% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 536 (€52) | €38 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (€28) | €18 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,134 (€110) | €87 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 984 (€96) | €53 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.61) | €2.65 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (€9) | €5.93 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,439 (€431) | €407 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (€0.13) | €0.15 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 466 (€45) | €52 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 139 (€13) | €8 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 470 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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