Cost of living in Oslo, Norway vs Budapest, Hungary
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| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 209% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (7,463 Ft) | 2,101 Ft | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 123 (4,269 Ft) | 1,649 Ft | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (2,613 Ft) | 698 Ft | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (731 Ft) | 270 Ft | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (1,852 Ft) | 604 Ft | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (1,134 Ft) | 679 Ft | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (2,471 Ft) | 1,033 Ft | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (1,094 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (765 Ft) | 289 Ft | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (1,116 Ft) | 249 Ft | + 348% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (6,071 Ft) | 1,762 Ft | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (1,321 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 16 (545 Ft) | 164 Ft | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 139% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,629 (749,809 Ft) | 330,928 Ft | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,156 (560,066 Ft) | 212,341 Ft | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,039 (70,676 Ft) | 46,534 Ft | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,048 (486,991 Ft) | 205,802 Ft | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,904 (378,019 Ft) | 140,425 Ft | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,335 (46,284 Ft) | 30,341 Ft | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 313 (10,860 Ft) | 4,220 Ft | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,192 (145,323 Ft) | 123,339 Ft | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,585 (54,953 Ft) | 25,823 Ft | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 126 (4,384 Ft) | 2,496 Ft | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 343 (11,883 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 424% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 31% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 889 (30,815 Ft) | 25,510 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 375 (13,011 Ft) | 11,228 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 951 (32,975 Ft) | 25,895 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,829 (63,390 Ft) | 26,057 Ft | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 109% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 314,058 (10,887,446 Ft) | 6,787,470 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (543 Ft) | 383 Ft | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 773 (26,781 Ft) | 9,851 Ft | + 172% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 230 (7,969 Ft) | 3,326 Ft | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 59% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 45 (1,568 Ft) | 2,313 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 102 (3,547 Ft) | 2,807 Ft | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 830 (28,784 Ft) | 18,799 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 36 (1,245 Ft) | 1,092 Ft | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (1,383 Ft) | 835 Ft | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (1,537 Ft) | 770 Ft | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (756 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (910 Ft) | 502 Ft | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 435 (15,065 Ft) | 4,068 Ft | + 270% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 123% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 536 (18,591 Ft) | 7,006 Ft | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (10,132 Ft) | 3,687 Ft | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,134 (39,302 Ft) | 17,290 Ft | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 984 (34,114 Ft) | 10,649 Ft | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (5,297 Ft) | 2,237 Ft | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (1,645 Ft) | 660 Ft | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 92 (3,199 Ft) | 492 Ft | + 550% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,439 (153,894 Ft) | 155,377 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (45 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 466 (16,143 Ft) | 11,262 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 139 (4,803 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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