Cost of living in Trondheim, Norway vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trondheim (Norway) is 55% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 246 (AU$37) | AU$18 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (AU$19) | AU$12 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 (AU$10) | AU$5.27 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (AU$3.17) | AU$1.48 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 54 (AU$8) | AU$5.06 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (AU$5.29) | AU$4.83 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 76 (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (AU$4.30) | AU$4.57 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (AU$3.51) | AU$3.19 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (AU$4.93) | AU$5.70 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 178 (AU$27) | AU$17 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (AU$6) | AU$2.80 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (AU$3.27) | AU$2.67 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Trondheim (Norway) is 9% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,120 (AU$2,405) | AU$2,894 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 12,673 (AU$1,891) | AU$2,147 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,335 (AU$199) | AU$238 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 10,672 (AU$1,592) | AU$1,809 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,223 (AU$1,227) | AU$1,422 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 885 (AU$132) | AU$159 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 274 (AU$41) | AU$46 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,711 (AU$554) | AU$354 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 936 (AU$140) | AU$212 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 84 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 282 (AU$42) | AU$28 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Trondheim (Norway) is 5% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 856 (AU$128) | AU$101 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 346 (AU$52) | AU$59 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 954 (AU$142) | AU$129 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,199 (AU$179) | AU$131 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Trondheim (Norway) is 9% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 320,237 (AU$47,784) | AU$27,303 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (AU$2.37) | AU$1.38 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 690 (AU$103) | AU$160 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 193 (AU$29) | AU$21 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Trondheim (Norway) is 36% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 88 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 222 (AU$33) | AU$24 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 337 (AU$50) | AU$72 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 41 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 47 (AU$7) | AU$4.31 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 31 (AU$4.59) | AU$2.55 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (AU$4.28) | AU$3.01 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 406 (AU$61) | AU$36 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Trondheim (Norway) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 543 (AU$81) | AU$51 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 251 (AU$37) | AU$39 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 626 (AU$93) | AU$226 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 792 (AU$118) | AU$78 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 113 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (AU$7) | AU$4.40 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,361 (AU$651) | AU$634 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.68 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.25 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 369 (AU$55) | AU$72 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 102 (AU$15) | AU$33 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,102 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least AU$8,902 (kr 59,660) in Trondheim to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$8,400 in Melbourne.
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