- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Sweden
- Kristiansand
- Gävle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway compared to Gävle, Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 63% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 162 (177 kr) | 96 kr | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 107 (117 kr) | 73 kr | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 64 (70 kr) | 44 kr | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 17 (19 kr) | 12 kr | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (58 kr) | 34 kr | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (33 kr) | 29 kr | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 (67 kr) | 90 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (29 kr) | 19 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (25 kr) | 9 kr | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (34 kr) | 18 kr | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 159 (174 kr) | 125 kr | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 34 (37 kr) | 22 kr | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (22 kr) | 14 kr | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 34% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 14,750 (16,123 kr) | 11,900 kr | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 10,733 (11,732 kr) | 7,125 kr | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,250 (1,366 kr) | 1,075 kr | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 10,143 (11,087 kr) | 7,000 kr | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 7,417 (8,107 kr) | 4,500 kr | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 667 (729 kr) | 500 kr | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 280 (306 kr) | 300 kr | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,857 (5,309 kr) | 3,625 kr | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 920 (1,006 kr) | 1,196 kr | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 80 (88 kr) | 68 kr | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 260 (284 kr) | 275 kr | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 1% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 933 (1,020 kr) | 934 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 458 (501 kr) | 501 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 940 (1,027 kr) | 1,141 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,167 (1,275 kr) | 1,474 kr | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 44% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 304,000 (332,296 kr) | 182,250 kr | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (16 kr) | 14 kr | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 666 (728 kr) | 513 kr | + 42% | |
| 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 (49 kr) | 125 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 200 (219 kr) | 75 kr | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 283 (310 kr) | 275 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 40 (44 kr) | 33 kr | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 35 (38 kr) | 33 kr | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 40 (44 kr) | 50 kr | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 18 (20 kr) | 29 kr | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (27 kr) | 21 kr | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 350 (383 kr) | 259 kr | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 20% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 547 (598 kr) | 410 kr | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 217 (237 kr) | 275 kr | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 (1,020 kr) | 2,140 kr | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,093 (1,195 kr) | 720 kr | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 128 (140 kr) | 122 kr | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 43 (47 kr) | 45 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 80 (88 kr) | 62 kr | + 41% | |
| 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 436 (476 kr) | 440 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 106 (115 kr) | 65 kr | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 37% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden)
For example, you would need at least 49,149 kr
(kr 44,964)
in Kristiansand
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
36,000 kr
in Gävle.
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