- Cost of Living
- Norway
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- Kristiansand
- Gävle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway compared to Gävle, Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 60% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 153 (164 kr) | 97 kr | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 103 (111 kr) | 72 kr | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 (71 kr) | 44 kr | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 17 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (57 kr) | 34 kr | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (33 kr) | 29 kr | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 59 (63 kr) | 90 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (29 kr) | 19 kr | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (25 kr) | 9 kr | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (34 kr) | 19 kr | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 157 (169 kr) | 83 kr | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 32 (34 kr) | 23 kr | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (21 kr) | 13 kr | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 33% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 14,571 (15,701 kr) | 11,900 kr | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 10,875 (11,718 kr) | 7,125 kr | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,125 (1,212 kr) | 1,075 kr | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 9,833 (10,596 kr) | 7,000 kr | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 7,417 (7,992 kr) | 4,500 kr | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 667 (718 kr) | 500 kr | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 280 (302 kr) | 300 kr | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,667 (5,029 kr) | 3,625 kr | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,025 (1,104 kr) | 1,196 kr | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 80 (86 kr) | 68 kr | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 288 (310 kr) | 275 kr | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 1% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 943 (1,016 kr) | 934 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 486 (523 kr) | 501 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 875 (943 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,050 (1,131 kr) | 1,474 kr | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 42% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,667 (325,060 kr) | 182,250 kr | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (16 kr) | 14 kr | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 666 (717 kr) | 513 kr | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 7% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 45 (48 kr) | 125 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 200 (216 kr) | 75 kr | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 283 (305 kr) | 275 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 40 (43 kr) | 33 kr | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 35 (37 kr) | 33 kr | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 40 (43 kr) | 50 kr | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 18 (20 kr) | 29 kr | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (27 kr) | 21 kr | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 350 (377 kr) | 259 kr | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 23% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 540 (582 kr) | 410 kr | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 217 (233 kr) | 275 kr | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 (1,006 kr) | 2,140 kr | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,175 (1,266 kr) | 720 kr | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 128 (138 kr) | 122 kr | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 41 (44 kr) | 45 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 79 (85 kr) | 62 kr | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 8,000 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 450 (485 kr) | 440 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 105 (113 kr) | 65 kr | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 35% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden)
For example, you would need at least 51,387 kr
(kr 47,689)
in Kristiansand
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
38,000 kr
in Gävle.
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