Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 40% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Oslo (Norway) is 53% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 204 (198 kr) | 117 kr | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (128 kr) | 93 kr | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (73 kr) | 55 kr | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (22 kr) | 15 kr | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 45 (43 kr) | 38 kr | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (46 kr) | 34 kr | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (63 kr) | 53 kr | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (30 kr) | 33 kr | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (33 kr) | 19 kr | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 188 (182 kr) | 103 kr | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (36 kr) | 23 kr | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (33 kr) | 14 kr | + 145% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 57% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 24,017 (23,256 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,079 (17,505 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,597 (2,515 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,764 (15,264 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,573 (12,175 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,916 (1,855 kr) | 410 kr | + 352% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 487 (472 kr) | 359 kr | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,067 (3,938 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,365 (1,322 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 81 (78 kr) | 67 kr | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 340 (329 kr) | 166 kr | + 98% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 7% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 965 (934 kr) | 992 kr | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 470 (455 kr) | 419 kr | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,101 (1,066 kr) | 933 kr | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,555 (1,506 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 31% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,550 (417,865 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (21 kr) | 17 kr | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 840 (814 kr) | 606 kr | + 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 290 (280 kr) | 319 kr | - 12% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 27% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 55 (54 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 91 (88 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 541 (524 kr) | 260 kr | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (45 kr) | 41 kr | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (36 kr) | 31 kr | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (46 kr) | 28 kr | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (27 kr) | 28 kr | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 439 (425 kr) | 295 kr | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 25% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (696 kr) | 415 kr | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 323 (313 kr) | 274 kr | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (910 kr) | 819 kr | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (1,002 kr) | 750 kr | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 171 (166 kr) | 140 kr | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (46 kr) | 42 kr | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (100 kr) | 72 kr | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,112 (4,950 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (1.02 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 510 (494 kr) | 290 kr | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (146 kr) | 67 kr | + 118% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 649 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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