Cost of living in Stavanger, Norway vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stavanger (Norway) is 72% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 218 (£18) | £10 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 112 (£9) | £6 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 68 (£5.70) | £3.36 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (£1.65) | £1.01 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 43 (£3.61) | £2.86 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (£2.78) | £1.28 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (£5.92) | £5.47 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (£2.32) | £1.94 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (£1.62) | £0.85 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (£2.64) | £1.71 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (£14) | £8 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (£3.28) | £1.78 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (£2.22) | £0.90 | + 146% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Stavanger (Norway) is 5% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,053 (£1,342) | £1,801 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 12,068 (£1,009) | £1,197 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,595 (£133) | £138 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 11,201 (£937) | £981 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,241 (£689) | £609 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 904 (£76) | £131 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 341 (£29) | £17 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,093 (£426) | £331 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,103 (£92) | £66 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 85 (£7) | £5.73 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 207 (£17) | £11 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Stavanger (Norway) is 7% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (£70) | £81 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 379 (£32) | £29 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 991 (£83) | £67 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,228 (£103) | £63 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Stavanger (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 320,316 (£26,782) | £17,216 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14 (£1.18) | £1.21 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 653 (£55) | £52 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 194 (£16) | £13 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Stavanger (Norway) is 12% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 69 (£5.73) | £3.90 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 101 (£8) | £7 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 258 (£22) | £80 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (£4.61) | £3.07 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (£3.88) | £1.41 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 46 (£3.81) | £3.30 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 25 (£2.07) | £1.51 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (£2.02) | £1.20 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 372 (£31) | £12 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Stavanger (Norway) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 556 (£46) | £32 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (£21) | £23 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 798 (£67) | £89 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (£73) | £51 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 132 (£11) | £7 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (£4.08) | £3.62 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (£8) | £4.40 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,411 (£369) | £401 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (£0.09) | £0.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 449 (£38) | £27 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 112 (£9) | £9 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 106 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £6,628 (kr 79,274) in Stavanger to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,600 in Southampton.
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