Cost of living in Stavanger, Norway vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stavanger (Norway) is 60% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 218 (AU$34) | AU$17 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 112 (AU$17) | AU$11 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (AU$11) | AU$4.99 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (AU$3.00) | AU$1.27 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 43 (AU$7) | AU$4.99 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (AU$5.36) | AU$4.99 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (AU$4.28) | AU$4.35 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (AU$2.99) | AU$3.46 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (AU$4.86) | AU$4.73 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (AU$26) | AU$16 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (AU$5.98) | AU$3.13 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (AU$4.09) | AU$1.79 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| 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 15,240 (AU$2,349) | AU$2,461 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 12,068 (AU$1,860) | AU$1,879 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,595 (AU$246) | AU$140 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 11,201 (AU$1,727) | AU$1,843 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,241 (AU$1,271) | AU$1,301 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 904 (AU$139) | AU$92 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 341 (AU$53) | AU$52 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,093 (AU$785) | AU$573 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,103 (AU$170) | AU$177 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 85 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 207 (AU$32) | AU$28 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Stavanger (Norway) is 11% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (AU$129) | AU$100 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 379 (AU$58) | AU$60 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 991 (AU$153) | AU$157 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,228 (AU$189) | AU$117 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Stavanger (Norway) is 24% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 320,316 (AU$49,381) | AU$25,963 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14 (AU$2.18) | AU$1.45 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 643 (AU$99) | AU$100 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 194 (AU$30) | AU$21 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Stavanger (Norway) is 14% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 69 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 101 (AU$16) | AU$16 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 258 (AU$40) | AU$71 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (AU$7) | AU$4.60 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 46 (AU$7) | AU$5.36 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 25 (AU$3.82) | AU$3.19 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (AU$3.72) | AU$3.88 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 372 (AU$57) | AU$25 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Stavanger (Norway) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 556 (AU$86) | AU$52 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (AU$39) | AU$27 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 798 (AU$123) | AU$162 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (AU$134) | AU$108 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 132 (AU$20) | AU$14 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (AU$8) | AU$4.46 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,411 (AU$680) | AU$594 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 449 (AU$69) | AU$53 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 112 (AU$17) | AU$27 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 134 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Stavanger (Norway) is 19% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$8,701 (kr 56,438) in Stavanger to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,300 in Newcastle.
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