Cost of living in Oslo, Norway vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 55% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (€21) | €16 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 123 (€12) | €9 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (€7) | €3.67 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (€2.02) | €0.97 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (€5.11) | €2.28 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (€3.13) | €1.87 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (€7) | €5.47 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (€3.02) | €1.70 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€2.11) | €1.22 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (€3.08) | €1.71 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (€17) | €7 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (€3.64) | €2.45 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 16 (€1.50) | €1.18 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 71% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,629 (€2,069) | €1,020 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,156 (€1,546) | €836 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,039 (€195) | €155 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,048 (€1,344) | €779 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,904 (€1,043) | €531 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,335 (€128) | €123 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 313 (€30) | €29 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,192 (€401) | €383 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,585 (€152) | €117 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 126 (€12) | €11 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 343 (€33) | €10 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 889 (€85) | €79 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 375 (€36) | €43 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 951 (€91) | €93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,829 (€175) | €129 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 31% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 314,058 (€30,044) | €23,515 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (€1.50) | €1.34 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 773 (€74) | €48 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 230 (€22) | €28 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 39% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 45 (€4.33) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 102 (€10) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 830 (€79) | €26 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 36 (€3.43) | €4.50 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (€3.82) | €3.72 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (€4.24) | €3.39 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (€2.09) | €1.36 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.51) | €2.40 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 435 (€42) | €22 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 40% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 536 (€51) | €35 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (€28) | €21 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,134 (€108) | €48 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 984 (€94) | €51 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (€15) | €8 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.54) | €3.09 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 92 (€9) | €4.65 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,439 (€425) | €438 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (€0.12) | €0.23 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 466 (€45) | €27 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 139 (€13) | €6 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 433 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,834 (kr 50,535) in Oslo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Ghent.
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