Cost of living in Stavanger, Norway vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Stavanger (Norway) is 68% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 218 (£18) | £10 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 112 (£9) | £5.65 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 68 (£5.65) | £4.17 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (£1.63) | £0.73 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 43 (£3.58) | £2.75 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (£2.76) | £1.92 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (£5.87) | £5.41 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (£2.30) | £1.89 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (£1.61) | £0.81 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (£2.61) | £2.16 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (£14) | £7 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (£3.26) | £1.92 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (£2.20) | £0.74 | + 196% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Stavanger (Norway) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,053 (£1,331) | £1,367 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 12,068 (£1,001) | £832 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,595 (£132) | £164 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 11,201 (£929) | £1,029 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,241 (£684) | £915 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 904 (£75) | £156 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 341 (£28) | £19 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,093 (£422) | £340 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,103 (£91) | £71 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 85 (£7) | £5.36 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 207 (£17) | £10 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Stavanger (Norway) is 21% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (£70) | £49 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 379 (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 991 (£82) | £54 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,228 (£102) | £55 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Stavanger (Norway) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 320,316 (£26,566) | £22,837 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14 (£1.17) | £1.23 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 653 (£54) | £59 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 194 (£16) | £13 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Stavanger (Norway) is 12% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 69 (£5.68) | £2.90 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 101 (£8) | £9 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 258 (£21) | £75 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (£4.58) | £2.74 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (£3.85) | £1.35 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 46 (£3.78) | £2.57 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 25 (£2.06) | £1.80 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (£2.00) | £1.49 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 372 (£31) | £11 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Stavanger (Norway) is 20% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 556 (£46) | £23 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (£21) | £22 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 798 (£66) | £100 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (£72) | £54 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 132 (£11) | £8 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (£4.05) | £2.65 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (£8) | £3.79 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,411 (£366) | £295 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (£0.09) | £0.20 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 449 (£37) | £35 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 112 (£9) | £9 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 52 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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