Cost of living in Norway compared to Fiji
Currency:
Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Norway is 66% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (45 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 152% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (27 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (16 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (4.85 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (11 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (10 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (13 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (7 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (4.75 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (7 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 97% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (36 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 119% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (8 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (7 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 276% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in Norway is 150% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (4,801 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (3,684 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 268% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (549 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (3,218 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (2,498 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 124% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,632 (346 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (100 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (978 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (397 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (20 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (63 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 904% | |
Clothes | + 234% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 234% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (202 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 405% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (102 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 307% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (229 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 91% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (303 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 102% | |
Transportation | + 156% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 156% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (91,535 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 162% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (4.65 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (171 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 265% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 122% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (21 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 112% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (26 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 265% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (103 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (11 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 102% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (8 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 132% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (6 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (96 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 1147% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 99% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (167 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 452% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (68 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 285% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (124 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (221 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 341% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (35 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 232% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (22 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 269% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (1,164 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (0.20 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (106 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (32 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 222% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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FJD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 744 prices entered by 117 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 118% more expensive than in Fiji
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