Cost of living in Norway compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 38% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 228 (HK$166) | HK$80 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (HK$97) | HK$45 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 79 (HK$58) | HK$45 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 24 (HK$17) | HK$25 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (HK$40) | HK$30 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (HK$35) | HK$21 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 80 (HK$58) | HK$99 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (HK$24) | HK$34 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (HK$16) | HK$40 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (HK$26) | HK$15 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 185 (HK$135) | HK$165 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (HK$24) | HK$17 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (HK$23) | HK$15 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 36% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,700 (HK$17,254) | HK$40,370 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,199 (HK$13,249) | HK$26,383 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,630 (HK$1,915) | HK$1,368 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,177 (HK$11,777) | HK$22,809 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,495 (HK$9,097) | HK$15,113 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,101 (HK$1,529) | HK$895 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 474 (HK$345) | HK$174 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,556 (HK$5,501) | HK$2,775 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,600 (HK$1,165) | HK$685 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 99 (HK$72) | HK$96 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 342 (HK$249) | HK$111 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 9% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,040 (HK$757) | HK$665 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (HK$349) | HK$340 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,131 (HK$824) | HK$722 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,529 (HK$1,113) | HK$992 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 12% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 410,570 (HK$298,900) | HK$218,829 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (HK$17) | HK$24 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 809 (HK$589) | HK$468 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 91 (HK$66) | HK$36 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (HK$78) | HK$102 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 521 (HK$379) | HK$489 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 53 (HK$38) | HK$40 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (HK$27) | HK$29 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (HK$42) | HK$41 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 35 (HK$26) | HK$14 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (HK$20) | HK$21 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 494 (HK$360) | HK$298 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 12% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Norway | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (HK$571) | HK$417 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 321 (HK$233) | HK$196 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (HK$425) | HK$500 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (HK$759) | HK$713 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 159 (HK$116) | HK$140 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 (HK$37) | HK$42 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (HK$77) | HK$63 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,946 (HK$4,329) | HK$3,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (HK$0.80) | HK$3.33 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 511 (HK$372) | HK$633 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (HK$110) | HK$87 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,016 prices entered by 188 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 9% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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