Cost of living in Norway compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 54% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (HK$190) | HK$78 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (HK$113) | HK$38 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (HK$66) | HK$44 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (HK$19) | HK$23 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (HK$45) | HK$29 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 38 (HK$34) | HK$22 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 68 (HK$61) | HK$92 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (HK$30) | HK$24 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (HK$21) | HK$17 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (HK$29) | HK$17 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (HK$147) | HK$230 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (HK$35) | HK$15 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 18 (HK$17) | HK$19 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,995 (HK$16,119) | HK$42,306 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,742 (HK$12,310) | HK$31,492 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,657 (HK$1,484) | HK$1,664 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,046 (HK$11,686) | HK$23,566 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,969 (HK$8,930) | HK$15,226 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 799 (HK$716) | HK$1,385 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 365 (HK$327) | HK$142 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,788 (HK$3,393) | HK$5,312 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,609 (HK$1,442) | HK$1,366 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (HK$98) | HK$69 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 292 (HK$262) | HK$94 | + 178% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 37% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 845 (HK$757) | HK$704 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (HK$527) | HK$314 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (HK$785) | HK$728 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,733 (HK$1,552) | HK$1,295 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,339 (HK$290,535) | HK$243,567 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (HK$14) | HK$17 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 770 (HK$690) | HK$613 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 18% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (HK$95) | HK$49 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (HK$138) | HK$132 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 437 (HK$392) | HK$463 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (HK$49) | HK$59 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (HK$45) | HK$39 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (HK$72) | HK$53 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (HK$20) | HK$18 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (HK$21) | HK$21 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (HK$409) | HK$265 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (HK$573) | HK$359 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (HK$262) | HK$186 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (HK$1,362) | HK$1,027 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (HK$781) | HK$866 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (HK$133) | HK$101 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (HK$42) | HK$46 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (HK$84) | HK$69 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,995 (HK$4,474) | HK$3,416 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | HK$1.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 508 (HK$455) | HK$893 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (HK$123) | HK$62 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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