Cost of living in Stavanger, Norway vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Stavanger (Norway) is 56% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 218 (AU$33) | AU$17 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 112 (AU$17) | AU$11 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 68 (AU$10) | AU$4.99 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (AU$2.95) | AU$1.27 | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 43 (AU$6) | AU$4.99 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (AU$4.98) | AU$4.99 | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (AU$4.16) | AU$4.35 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (AU$2.91) | AU$3.46 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (AU$4.72) | AU$4.73 | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (AU$25) | AU$16 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (AU$5.89) | AU$3.13 | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (AU$3.97) | AU$1.79 | + 123% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Stavanger (Norway) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,053 (AU$2,406) | AU$2,461 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 12,068 (AU$1,809) | AU$1,879 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,595 (AU$239) | AU$140 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 11,201 (AU$1,679) | AU$1,843 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,241 (AU$1,235) | AU$1,301 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 904 (AU$136) | AU$92 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 341 (AU$51) | AU$52 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 5,093 (AU$763) | AU$573 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,103 (AU$165) | AU$177 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 85 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 207 (AU$31) | AU$28 | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Stavanger (Norway) is 8% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (AU$126) | AU$100 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 379 (AU$57) | AU$60 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 991 (AU$149) | AU$157 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,228 (AU$184) | AU$117 | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Stavanger (Norway) is 22% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 320,316 (AU$48,010) | AU$25,963 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14 (AU$2.12) | AU$1.45 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 653 (AU$98) | AU$100 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 194 (AU$29) | AU$21 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Stavanger (Norway) is 11% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 69 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 101 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 258 (AU$39) | AU$71 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (AU$7) | AU$4.60 | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 46 (AU$7) | AU$5.36 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 25 (AU$3.72) | AU$3.19 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (AU$3.62) | AU$3.88 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 372 (AU$56) | AU$25 | + 124% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Stavanger (Norway) is 4% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 556 (AU$83) | AU$52 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (AU$38) | AU$27 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 798 (AU$120) | AU$162 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (AU$131) | AU$108 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 132 (AU$20) | AU$14 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (AU$7) | AU$4.46 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,411 (AU$661) | AU$594 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.83 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 449 (AU$67) | AU$53 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 112 (AU$17) | AU$27 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Stavanger (Norway) is 16% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$9,436 (kr 62,959) in Stavanger to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$8,100 in Newcastle.
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