- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (HK$198) | HK$91 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (HK$101) | HK$37 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (HK$65) | HK$44 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (HK$17) | HK$26 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (HK$46) | HK$33 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (HK$28) | HK$23 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (HK$59) | HK$88 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (HK$26) | HK$35 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (HK$20) | HK$26 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (HK$29) | HK$15 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (HK$154) | HK$159 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 39 (HK$35) | HK$15 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (HK$21) | HK$18 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,438 (HK$18,611) | HK$42,754 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,591 (HK$13,287) | HK$29,545 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,723 (HK$2,480) | HK$1,221 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,493 (HK$12,287) | HK$26,957 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,485 (HK$9,548) | HK$18,381 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,329 (HK$1,210) | HK$836 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (HK$282) | HK$193 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,760 (HK$3,424) | HK$4,443 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,052 (HK$958) | HK$971 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 121 (HK$111) | HK$88 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (HK$256) | HK$70 | + 265% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 24% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,002 (HK$913) | HK$598 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 416 (HK$379) | HK$341 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,062 (HK$967) | HK$636 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,434 (HK$1,306) | HK$1,195 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 25% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 (HK$287,747) | HK$197,499 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (HK$14) | HK$15 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 735 (HK$669) | HK$518 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 78 (HK$71) | HK$62 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (HK$102) | HK$87 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 430 (HK$392) | HK$367 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (HK$39) | HK$63 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (HK$35) | HK$44 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (HK$40) | HK$51 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (HK$27) | HK$16 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (HK$26) | HK$26 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 341 (HK$311) | HK$269 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 1% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 508 (HK$463) | HK$396 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 262 (HK$239) | HK$202 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (HK$794) | HK$1,031 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 865 (HK$787) | HK$863 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 140 (HK$127) | HK$119 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (HK$43) | HK$44 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (HK$78) | HK$63 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,367 (HK$3,977) | HK$3,797 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (HK$2.03) | HK$1.20 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 483 (HK$440) | HK$889 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (HK$112) | HK$58 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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