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EspañolCost of living in Stavanger (Norway) is 33% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food in Stavanger (Norway) is 41% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stavanger (Norway) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| kr 215 ($24) | $12 | 96% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| kr 106 ($12) | $6 | 81% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| kr 60 ($7) | $4.31 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| kr 21 ($2.27) | $0.63 | 260% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| kr 43 ($4.71) | $3.04 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| kr 33 ($3.66) | $4.25 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| kr 70 ($8) | $5.42 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| kr 28 ($3.05) | $3.43 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| kr 21 ($2.27) | $1.49 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| kr 32 ($3.54) | $3.98 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| kr 179 ($20) | $14 | 42% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| kr 38 ($4.18) | $1.89 | 121% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| kr 22 ($2.44) | $2.32 | 5% |
| Housing in Stavanger (Norway) is 23% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Stavanger (Norway) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| kr 16,506 ($1,825) | $1,279 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| kr 12,534 ($1,386) | $845 | 64% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| kr 1,531 ($169) | $146 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| kr 10,822 ($1,196) | $985 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| kr 8,038 ($889) | $758 | 17% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| kr 899 ($99) | $136 | 27% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| kr 337 ($37) | $47 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| kr 4,770 ($527) | $330 | 60% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 1,086 ($120) | $122 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| kr 98 ($11) | $12 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| kr 217 ($24) | $16 | 48% |
| Clothes in Stavanger (Norway) is 29% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Stavanger (Norway) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| kr 875 ($97) | $43 | 124% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| kr 385 ($43) | $38 | 11% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 1,016 ($112) | $86 | 31% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| kr 1,145 ($127) | $122 | 4% |
| Transportation in Stavanger (Norway) is 62% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Stavanger (Norway) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| kr 323,256 ($35,739) | $20,601 | 73% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| kr 14 ($1.57) | $0.66 | 139% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| kr 669 ($74) | $49 | 51% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| kr 191 ($21) | $18 | 21% |
| Personal Care in Stavanger (Norway) is 10% cheaper than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Stavanger (Norway) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 69 ($8) | $7 | 17% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| kr 123 ($14) | $17 | 20% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| kr 253 ($28) | $108 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| kr 62 ($7) | $6 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| kr 47 ($5.18) | $2.72 | 91% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| kr 46 ($5.08) | $4.79 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| kr 25 ($2.73) | $3.34 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| kr 25 ($2.74) | $1.50 | 83% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| kr 378 ($42) | $17 | 143% |
| Entertainment in Stavanger (Norway) is 23% more expensive than in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | ||
| Stavanger (Norway) | Louisville, Kentucky (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| kr 534 ($59) | $40 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| kr 262 ($29) | $22 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| kr 792 ($88) | $100 | 13% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| kr 898 ($99) | $86 | 15% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| kr 133 ($15) | $8 | 74% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| kr 49 ($5.38) | $5.18 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| kr 94 ($10) | $4.43 | 135% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| kr 4,312 ($477) | $427 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| kr 1.17 ($0.13) | $0.28 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| kr 452 ($50) | $36 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| kr 116 ($13) | $5.89 | 118% |
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For example, you would need at least $5,330 (kr 48,205) in Stavanger to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,000 in Louisville, Kentucky.