Cost of living in Norway compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 65% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (46 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 124 (27 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 (16 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (4.69 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (12 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 40 (9 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 83 (18 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (6 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (4.78 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (7 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 176 (38 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (8 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (5.83 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 137% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,866 (4,881 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,955 (3,619 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,943 (415 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,302 (2,839 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,305 (2,200 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 854 (182 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 431 (92 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,787 (808 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (742 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 86 (18 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 453 (97 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 1448% | |
| Clothes | + 224% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 224% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (206 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 414% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (101 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 303% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (213 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (259 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 150% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 360,840 (77,023 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (4.80 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 818 (175 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 91% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (25 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (101 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (10 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (5.58 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (5.01 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (97 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 1166% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 97% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 1,044 (223 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 639% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (61 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (296 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 974 (208 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 315% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (33 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 92 (20 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 225% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (1,270 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.37 (0.29 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (99 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (31 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.21345
FJD
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 496 prices entered by 92 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 115% more expensive than in Fiji
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