Cost of living in Norway compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 21% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (HK$152) | HK$87 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (HK$88) | HK$46 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (HK$49) | HK$43 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (HK$41) | HK$32 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (HK$29) | HK$28 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (HK$41) | HK$93 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (HK$21) | HK$32 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (HK$14) | HK$24 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (HK$23) | HK$14 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (HK$117) | HK$151 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (HK$29) | HK$20 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (HK$22) | HK$21 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (HK$15,462) | HK$47,547 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (HK$11,635) | HK$30,601 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (HK$1,693) | HK$1,595 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (HK$9,344) | HK$27,035 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (HK$7,577) | HK$15,335 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (HK$1,052) | HK$481 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (HK$310) | HK$152 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (HK$3,419) | HK$5,571 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (HK$2,388) | HK$1,720 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (HK$69) | HK$86 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (HK$292) | HK$95 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (HK$592) | HK$411 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (HK$297) | HK$364 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (HK$715) | HK$552 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (HK$773) | HK$500 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (HK$283,200) | HK$343,002 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (HK$592) | HK$488 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 43% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (HK$75) | HK$48 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (HK$131) | HK$40 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (HK$384) | HK$300 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (HK$40) | HK$66 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (HK$30) | HK$34 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (HK$39) | HK$30 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (HK$19) | HK$15 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (HK$22) | HK$25 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (HK$297) | HK$91 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (HK$660) | HK$251 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (HK$221) | HK$219 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (HK$1,161) | HK$450 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (HK$750) | HK$843 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (HK$118) | HK$145 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (HK$33) | HK$46 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (HK$70) | HK$51 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (HK$3,730) | HK$3,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (HK$0.74) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (HK$305) | HK$861 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 144 (HK$102) | HK$71 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 887 prices entered by 175 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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