Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 31% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 152 (€15) | €15 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 111 (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 65 (€6) | €4.80 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (€1.73) | €1.04 | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 53 (€5.11) | €3.22 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (€2.91) | €2.46 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (€2.57) | €2.51 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€2.00) | €1.88 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (€3.16) | €1.27 | + 149% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (€16) | €8 | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (€3.52) | €2.41 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (€2.12) | €1.65 | + 28% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 14% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 14,551 (€1,410) | €1,740 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 10,181 (€987) | €1,413 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,215 (€118) | €167 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 9,863 (€956) | €1,102 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 7,357 (€713) | €770 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 675 (€65) | €96 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 257 (€25) | €30 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,574 (€443) | €545 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 933 (€90) | €153 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 72 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 252 (€24) | €14 | + 79% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 13% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 949 (€92) | €95 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 432 (€42) | €46 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 950 (€92) | €125 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,198 (€116) | €164 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 12% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,151 (€29,189) | €26,204 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.46) | €1.64 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 672 (€65) | €89 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 337 (€33) | €22 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 (€6) | €5.90 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 220 (€21) | €12 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 281 (€27) | €36 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (€3.88) | €4.09 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 33 (€3.24) | €3.21 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 (€3.78) | €3.69 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 19 (€1.89) | €1.66 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (€2.31) | €2.38 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 360 (€35) | €23 | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 58% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 568 (€55) | €45 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (€21) | €24 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 852 (€83) | €94 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,108 (€107) | €73 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 127 (€12) | €9 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (€4.24) | €2.98 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 82 (€8) | €4.40 | + 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 1,500 (€145) | €499 | - 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 10 (€0.97) | €0.19 | + 417% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 445 (€43) | €44 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 110 (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 6% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €5,191 (kr 53,552) in Kristiansand to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,900 in The Hague.
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