Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 59% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 208 (€19) | €14 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (€12) | €8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (€6) | €4.39 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (€1.80) | €1.24 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (€4.58) | €3.41 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (€3.39) | €1.98 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (€6) | €6 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 34 (€3.11) | €1.85 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 26 (€2.40) | €1.33 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (€3.13) | €1.24 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 196 (€18) | €7 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (€3.39) | €1.89 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (€2.25) | €1.39 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 60% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,493 (€1,978) | €1,327 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,124 (€1,576) | €926 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,146 (€197) | €124 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,124 (€1,300) | €821 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,871 (€1,093) | €623 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,531 (€141) | €90 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 300 (€28) | €24 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,377 (€403) | €343 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,591 (€146) | €109 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 138 (€13) | €5.20 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (€25) | €10 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 851 (€78) | €84 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 322 (€30) | €31 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 916 (€84) | €87 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,646 (€151) | €116 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 325,684 (€29,975) | €23,068 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (€1.51) | €1.55 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 758 (€70) | €36 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 17% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (€7) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (€10) | €10 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 721 (€66) | €85 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 32 (€2.92) | €6 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.50) | €3.23 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (€4.35) | €2.80 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 48 (€4.44) | €2.38 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.44) | €1.94 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (€41) | €17 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 21% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 479 (€44) | €37 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 276 (€25) | €17 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,702 (€157) | €88 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 856 (€79) | €62 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 143 (€13) | €9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 43 (€3.93) | €1.47 | + 169% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (€8) | €5.03 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,751 (€437) | €462 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (€0.14) | €0.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (€48) | €59 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 132 (€12) | €5.40 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,536 prices entered by 493 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 44% more expensive than in Italy
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