Cost of living in Norway compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 16% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 216 (€19) | €19 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (€6) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (€1.92) | €1.27 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (€4.40) | €4.48 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 44 (€3.79) | €3.13 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (€5.58) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (€2.65) | €2.73 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€1.89) | €1.87 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (€2.95) | €2.03 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 186 (€16) | €9 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (€3.37) | €2.07 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (€2.57) | €1.24 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 27% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,284 (€1,914) | €1,555 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,773 (€1,441) | €1,318 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,455 (€211) | €191 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,003 (€1,203) | €985 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,419 (€981) | €794 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,329 (€114) | €96 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 462 (€40) | €25 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,482 (€385) | €387 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,892 (€163) | €92 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 105 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 262 (€22) | €13 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 878 (€75) | €94 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 446 (€38) | €34 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (€93) | €92 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,210 (€104) | €119 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 15% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 377,982 (€32,463) | €27,613 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.89) | €1.88 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 815 (€70) | €58 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 28% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (€9) | €6 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 135 (€12) | €7 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 459 (€39) | €29 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 54 (€4.68) | €4.31 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (€3.72) | €4.16 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (€4.94) | €3.51 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (€3.35) | €2.64 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (€2.62) | €2.40 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 423 (€36) | €22 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 761 (€65) | €48 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 315 (€27) | €23 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 837 (€72) | €116 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,046 (€90) | €66 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (€14) | €11 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.05) | €4.35 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,611 (€396) | €433 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (€0.08) | €0.38 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 476 (€41) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (€13) | €10 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 14% more expensive than in France
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