Cost of living in Norway compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Norway | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (€18) | €20 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (€11) | €11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (€5.82) | €5.74 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (€1.86) | €1.16 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (€4.88) | €4.09 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (€3.46) | €2.99 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (€4.92) | €6 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (€2.53) | €2.19 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€1.74) | €2.50 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (€2.75) | €1.98 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (€14) | €10 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (€3.52) | €2.81 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (€2.66) | €1.74 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 26% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Norway | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (€1,856) | €1,350 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (€1,396) | €1,098 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (€203) | €273 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (€1,121) | €872 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (€909) | €703 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (€126) | €131 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (€37) | €42 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (€410) | €597 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (€287) | €189 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (€8) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (€35) | €11 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 18% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Norway | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (€71) | €102 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (€36) | €38 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (€86) | €107 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (€93) | €128 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 24% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Norway | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (€33,989) | €35,150 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.86) | €1.79 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (€71) | €48 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Norway | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (€16) | €10 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (€46) | €26 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (€4.78) | €4.00 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (€3.57) | €5.18 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (€4.65) | €4.73 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (€2.25) | €2.00 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (€2.65) | €3.00 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (€36) | €24 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 6% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Norway | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (€79) | €69 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (€26) | €25 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (€139) | €97 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (€90) | €73 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (€14) | €11 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (€3.91) | €3.64 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (€8) | €4.08 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (€448) | €561 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (€0.09) | €0.25 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (€37) | €27 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (€12) | €8 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 912 prices entered by 168 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 15% more expensive than in Belgium
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