Cost of living in Norway compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 115% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 223 (153元) | 46元 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 134 (92元) | 40元 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (51元) | 15元 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (15元) | 17元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 59 (40元) | 18元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 44 (30元) | 11元 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (44元) | 62元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (21元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (16元) | 7元 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (23元) | 6元 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 185 (126元) | 118元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (27元) | 9元 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (21元) | 15元 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,335 (15,258元) | 13,507元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,794 (11,472元) | 7,710元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,454 (1,677元) | 488元 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,706 (9,363元) | 7,095元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,269 (7,698元) | 4,246元 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,192 (814元) | 271元 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 452 (309元) | 113元 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (3,309元) | 1,322元 | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,332 (1,593元) | 592元 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (80元) | 34元 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 259 (177元) | 49元 | + 260% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 919 (628元) | 510元 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 463 (316元) | 252元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,067 (729元) | 624元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,413 (966元) | 839元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 116% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 395,190 (269,967元) | 159,743元 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (15元) | 9元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 827 (565元) | 198元 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 101 (69元) | 41元 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (126元) | 29元 | + 339% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (371元) | 328元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (39元) | 52元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (32元) | 45元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (39元) | 36元 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (22元) | 12元 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (22元) | 15元 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 431 (294元) | 86元 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 933 (637元) | 249元 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 319 (218元) | 111元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,411 (964元) | 1,566元 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,085 (741元) | 399元 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 158 (108元) | 76元 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (32元) | 30元 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 102 (69元) | 15元 | + 353% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,690 (3,887元) | 2,783元 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (0.72元) | 0.24元 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 469 (320元) | 427元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 149 (102元) | 24元 | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.683
CNY
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,120 prices entered by 231 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 82% more expensive than in China
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