- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 69% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 (€23) | €13 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (€12) | €8 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (€8) | €4.49 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (€1.93) | €1.29 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (€5.16) | €3.88 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (€3.34) | €2.18 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (€7) | €6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (€2.95) | €2.07 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€2.21) | €1.33 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (€3.24) | €1.33 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (€17) | €8 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (€3.99) | €1.94 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (€2.29) | €1.24 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 71% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,511 (€2,128) | €1,301 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,695 (€1,525) | €881 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,936 (€201) | €132 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,259 (€1,376) | €762 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,598 (€1,100) | €525 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,103 (€114) | €124 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 318 (€33) | €23 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,684 (€382) | €392 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 962 (€100) | €113 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 134 (€14) | €4.48 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (€29) | €10 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 35% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,035 (€107) | €85 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 451 (€47) | €33 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (€112) | €92 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,464 (€152) | €112 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 72% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,117 (€33,630) | €19,683 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.61) | €1.52 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 736 (€76) | €36 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 0% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 79 (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (€19) | €9 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 456 (€47) | €86 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (€4.47) | €5.09 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (€3.88) | €3.59 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (€4.30) | €2.95 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (€2.81) | €2.24 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (€2.87) | €2.00 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 338 (€35) | €18 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 35% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 520 (€54) | €33 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 261 (€27) | €17 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 (€97) | €64 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 879 (€91) | €64 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 136 (€14) | €9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (€4.81) | €1.58 | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (€9) | €4.97 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,339 (€450) | €458 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (€0.23) | €0.24 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 502 (€52) | €57 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (€13) | €5.31 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 59% more expensive than in Italy
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