Cost of living in Oslo, Norway vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 54% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (AU$32) | AU$17 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 123 (AU$18) | AU$11 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (AU$11) | AU$4.99 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (AU$3.16) | AU$1.27 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (AU$8) | AU$4.99 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (AU$4.90) | AU$4.99 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (AU$4.73) | AU$4.35 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (AU$3.31) | AU$3.46 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (AU$4.82) | AU$4.73 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (AU$26) | AU$16 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (AU$5.71) | AU$3.13 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 16 (AU$2.36) | AU$1.79 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 32% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,629 (AU$3,242) | AU$2,461 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,156 (AU$2,421) | AU$1,879 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,039 (AU$306) | AU$140 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,048 (AU$2,106) | AU$1,843 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,904 (AU$1,634) | AU$1,301 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,335 (AU$200) | AU$92 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 313 (AU$47) | AU$52 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,192 (AU$628) | AU$573 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,585 (AU$238) | AU$177 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 126 (AU$19) | AU$12 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 343 (AU$51) | AU$28 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 889 (AU$133) | AU$100 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 375 (AU$56) | AU$60 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 951 (AU$143) | AU$157 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,829 (AU$274) | AU$117 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 36% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 314,058 (AU$47,072) | AU$25,963 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.45 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 773 (AU$116) | AU$100 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 230 (AU$34) | AU$21 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 28% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 45 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 102 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 830 (AU$124) | AU$71 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 36 (AU$5.38) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (AU$5.98) | AU$4.60 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (AU$7) | AU$5.36 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (AU$3.27) | AU$3.19 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (AU$3.94) | AU$3.88 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 435 (AU$65) | AU$25 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 536 (AU$80) | AU$52 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (AU$44) | AU$27 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,134 (AU$170) | AU$162 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 984 (AU$147) | AU$108 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (AU$23) | AU$14 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (AU$7) | AU$4.46 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 92 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,439 (AU$665) | AU$594 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (AU$0.19) | AU$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 466 (AU$70) | AU$53 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 139 (AU$21) | AU$27 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 493 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 31% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$9,444 (kr 63,009) in Oslo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,200 in Newcastle.
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