Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 29% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (€18) | €17 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 135 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (€6) | €5.04 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (€1.89) | €1.16 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 54 (€4.57) | €4.85 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 39 (€3.30) | €3.07 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (€5.40) | €5.45 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (€2.46) | €2.34 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€1.82) | €2.13 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (€2.89) | €1.12 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 194 (€16) | €7 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (€3.31) | €2.10 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (€2.91) | €1.25 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 21% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,822 (€2,027) | €1,768 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,163 (€1,545) | €1,340 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,686 (€229) | €188 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,041 (€1,280) | €1,116 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,491 (€1,063) | €836 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,414 (€120) | €134 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 428 (€36) | €27 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,842 (€327) | €480 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,213 (€103) | €91 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 80 (€7) | €5.59 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 316 (€27) | €15 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 12% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 894 (€76) | €86 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 455 (€39) | €48 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,110 (€94) | €90 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,408 (€120) | €115 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 371,095 (€31,577) | €28,416 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.90) | €2.07 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 828 (€70) | €72 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 302 (€26) | €20 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 27% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 55 (€4.71) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 98 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 555 (€47) | €46 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (€3.93) | €3.18 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.19) | €2.06 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (€4.02) | €2.09 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (€2.42) | €1.66 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.20) | €1.43 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 515 (€44) | €22 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 21% more expensive than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 637 (€54) | €44 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 315 (€27) | €20 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (€80) | €195 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,059 (€90) | €81 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (€14) | €8 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 51 (€4.35) | €2.89 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (€9) | €4.05 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,711 (€401) | €498 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (€0.09) | €0.08 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 515 (€44) | €33 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 628 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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