- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 70% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 213 (€22) | €13 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 108 (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (€7) | €4.32 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (€1.96) | €1.28 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 (€5.18) | €3.86 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 34 (€3.54) | €2.20 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (€2.88) | €2.02 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (€1.99) | €1.32 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (€3.26) | €1.34 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 159 (€17) | €7 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (€3.95) | €2.01 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (€2.34) | €1.27 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 79% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,463 (€2,150) | €1,279 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,556 (€1,530) | €871 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,314 (€243) | €128 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,760 (€1,446) | €791 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 11,037 (€1,160) | €550 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,317 (€138) | €128 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 337 (€35) | €23 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,958 (€416) | €390 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 893 (€94) | €112 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 189 (€20) | €4.77 | + 315% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 262 (€28) | €10 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 27% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,014 (€107) | €85 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 419 (€44) | €35 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,106 (€116) | €91 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,540 (€162) | €120 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 73% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 344,096 (€36,162) | €20,246 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.59) | €1.49 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 721 (€76) | €35 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 1% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 56 (€5.91) | €9 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 212 (€22) | €9 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 409 (€43) | €83 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 36 (€3.75) | €4.99 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (€4.21) | €3.43 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (€4.28) | €3.08 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (€2.70) | €2.22 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.76) | €2.02 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 327 (€34) | €19 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 33% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 496 (€52) | €32 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 253 (€27) | €17 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 943 (€99) | €68 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 953 (€100) | €63 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 131 (€14) | €9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 45 (€4.74) | €1.58 | + 201% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (€9) | €4.99 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,555 (€479) | €479 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.60 (€0.17) | €0.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 509 (€54) | €59 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 120 (€13) | €5.28 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 60% more expensive than in Italy
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