Cost of living in Norway compared to France
Currency:
Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Norway is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
Norway | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (€18) | €19 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (€11) | €11 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (€2.00) | €1.37 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (€4.38) | €4.68 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (€4.23) | €3.40 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (€5.44) | €7 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (€2.72) | €2.76 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€1.93) | €1.86 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (€2.96) | €2.50 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (€15) | €9 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (€3.05) | €2.31 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (€2.76) | €1.30 | + 113% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Norway is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
Norway | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (€1,949) | €1,708 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (€1,496) | €1,334 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (€223) | €191 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (€1,306) | €1,032 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (€1,014) | €849 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (€224) | €135 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (€41) | €28 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (€397) | €457 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (€161) | €141 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (€25) | €16 | + 55% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 5% cheaper than in France | ||||
Norway | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (€82) | €96 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (€41) | €40 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (€93) | €100 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (€123) | €126 | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 14% more expensive than in France | ||||
Norway | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (€37,163) | €29,525 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.89) | €1.89 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (€70) | €61 | + 15% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 34% more expensive than in France | ||||
Norway | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (€9) | €3.03 | + 185% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (€10) | €8 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (€42) | €32 | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (€4.44) | €3.65 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (€3.73) | €3.90 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (€4.95) | €3.83 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (€3.28) | €2.58 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (€2.44) | €2.81 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (€39) | €21 | + 83% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is about the same as in France | ||||
Norway | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (€68) | €48 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (€50) | €103 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (€90) | €75 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (€14) | €12 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (€4.17) | €5.04 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (€473) | €623 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (€0.08) | €0.24 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (€43) | €36 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (€13) | €11 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 14% more expensive than in France
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