Cost of living in Norway compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 80% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (€20) | €14 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (€12) | €7 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (€7) | €3.60 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (€2.04) | €1.27 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (€4.85) | €3.50 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 38 (€3.64) | €1.30 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 68 (€6) | €4.56 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (€3.16) | €1.26 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (€2.23) | €0.88 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (€3.13) | €1.16 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (€16) | €10 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (€3.76) | €1.90 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 18 (€1.77) | €0.78 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 121% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,995 (€1,721) | €780 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,742 (€1,315) | €518 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,657 (€159) | €115 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,046 (€1,248) | €485 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,969 (€954) | €335 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 799 (€76) | €78 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 365 (€35) | €20 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,788 (€362) | €248 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,609 (€154) | €100 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 292 (€28) | €6 | + 348% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 49% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 845 (€81) | €69 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (€56) | €31 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (€84) | €101 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,733 (€166) | €84 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 71% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,339 (€31,028) | €21,339 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.48) | €1.45 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 770 (€74) | €30 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 65% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (€10) | €4.56 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (€15) | €9 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 437 (€42) | €32 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (€5.27) | €3.76 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (€4.83) | €3.43 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (€8) | €3.23 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (€2.16) | €1.96 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (€2.24) | €2.15 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (€44) | €11 | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 58% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (€61) | €33 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (€28) | €15 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (€145) | €40 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (€83) | €48 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (€14) | €9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.46) | €3.91 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (€9) | €4.26 | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,995 (€478) | €463 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 508 (€49) | €41 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (€13) | €4.58 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,544 prices entered by 200 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 81% more expensive than in Greece
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