Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 32% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 228 (€19) | €17 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (€11) | €10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 82 (€7) | €5.64 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (€2.12) | €1.42 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (€4.94) | €3.74 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (€4.07) | €3.11 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 83 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (€2.74) | €2.27 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€1.89) | €1.80 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 37 (€3.11) | €1.44 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 193 (€16) | €7 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (€2.88) | €2.49 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (€2.71) | €1.55 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,959 (€2,033) | €1,618 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,504 (€1,570) | €1,132 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,720 (€231) | €216 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,458 (€1,396) | €1,142 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,877 (€1,093) | €750 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,363 (€200) | €127 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (€40) | €34 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (€642) | €319 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,915 (€162) | €113 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 93 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 376 (€32) | €10 | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,071 (€91) | €85 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 489 (€41) | €37 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,208 (€103) | €97 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (€138) | €123 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 42% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 396,153 (€33,611) | €28,562 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (€1.96) | €1.84 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 800 (€68) | €39 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (€5.51) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 512 (€43) | €115 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 53 (€4.46) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (€3.15) | €3.62 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (€4.57) | €3.24 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (€3.32) | €2.75 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.18) | €2.25 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 503 (€43) | €20 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 589 (€50) | €42 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 304 (€26) | €18 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (€44) | €105 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 986 (€84) | €79 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 161 (€14) | €9 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (€4.42) | €1.85 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 106 (€9) | €4.94 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,946 (€505) | €821 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (€0.09) | €0.38 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 524 (€44) | €48 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 152 (€13) | €6 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 22% more expensive than in Italy
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