Cost of living in Norway compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 89% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Norway | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (6,739 Ft) | 3,295 Ft | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (3,919 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (2,154 Ft) | 960 Ft | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (687 Ft) | 487 Ft | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (1,805 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (1,279 Ft) | 1,195 Ft | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (1,822 Ft) | 2,144 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (934 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (643 Ft) | 396 Ft | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (1,018 Ft) | 355 Ft | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (5,203 Ft) | 2,010 Ft | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (1,304 Ft) | 591 Ft | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (984 Ft) | 408 Ft | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 108% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Norway | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (686,613 Ft) | 357,218 Ft | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (516,692 Ft) | 250,770 Ft | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (75,175 Ft) | 55,895 Ft | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (414,930 Ft) | 204,606 Ft | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (336,490 Ft) | 154,525 Ft | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (46,704 Ft) | 34,329 Ft | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (13,749 Ft) | 5,036 Ft | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (151,810 Ft) | 121,991 Ft | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (106,036 Ft) | 35,928 Ft | + 195% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (3,086 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (12,958 Ft) | 3,074 Ft | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Norway | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (26,294 Ft) | 28,322 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (13,203 Ft) | 12,249 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (31,733 Ft) | 28,740 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (34,348 Ft) | 33,768 Ft | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 75% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Norway | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (12,576,147 Ft) | 10,061,700 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (686 Ft) | 641 Ft | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (26,283 Ft) | 9,520 Ft | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 27% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Norway | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (3,344 Ft) | 3,031 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (5,798 Ft) | 4,185 Ft | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (17,043 Ft) | 19,052 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (1,768 Ft) | 2,139 Ft | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (1,320 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (1,721 Ft) | 1,137 Ft | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (833 Ft) | 628 Ft | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (979 Ft) | 977 Ft | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (13,175 Ft) | 4,520 Ft | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Norway | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (29,310 Ft) | 12,571 Ft | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (9,798 Ft) | 5,033 Ft | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (51,572 Ft) | 15,494 Ft | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (33,289 Ft) | 17,042 Ft | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (5,259 Ft) | 3,159 Ft | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (1,446 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (3,128 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 301% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (165,657 Ft) | 242,681 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (33 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (13,553 Ft) | 18,104 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (4,538 Ft) | 2,022 Ft | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 75% more expensive than in Hungary
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