Cost of living in Norway compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 125% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (163 kn) | 61 kn | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (91 kn) | 39 kn | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (54 kn) | 30 kn | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (15 kn) | 7 kn | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (36 kn) | 17 kn | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (28 kn) | 14 kn | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (49 kn) | 55 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (25 kn) | 9 kn | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (17 kn) | 5.99 kn | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (24 kn) | 9 kn | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 165 (124 kn) | 60 kn | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (27 kn) | 13 kn | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (15 kn) | 7 kn | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 118% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 18,061 (13,527 kn) | 4,033 kn | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,193 (9,881 kn) | 4,332 kn | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,328 (995 kn) | 1,005 kn | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,005 (9,741 kn) | 3,576 kn | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,667 (7,240 kn) | 3,225 kn | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 830 (621 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (297 kn) | 126 kn | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (2,991 kn) | 2,837 kn | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,544 (1,156 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (82 kn) | 58 kn | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (204 kn) | 53 kn | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 14% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 893 (669 kn) | 721 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (441 kn) | 379 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (656 kn) | 680 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (1,333 kn) | 688 kn | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 58% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (264,157 kn) | 136,844 kn | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 771 (577 kn) | 350 kn | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 58% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (79 kn) | 53 kn | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (115 kn) | 50 kn | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (304 kn) | 315 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (41 kn) | 25 kn | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (38 kn) | 30 kn | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (60 kn) | 32 kn | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (17 kn) | 10 kn | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (18 kn) | 16 kn | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (342 kn) | 96 kn | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 99% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (479 kn) | 156 kn | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (219 kn) | 70 kn | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (1,139 kn) | 391 kn | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (653 kn) | 288 kn | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (111 kn) | 43 kn | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (35 kn) | 13 kn | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (69 kn) | 18 kn | + 294% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (3,740 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.17 kn | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (404 kn) | 289 kn | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (103 kn) | 31 kn | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.749
HRK
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,105 prices entered by 147 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 89% more expensive than in Croatia
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