Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 37% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 253 (€21) | €17 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 154 (€13) | €11 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 86 (€7) | €5.51 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (€2.15) | €1.49 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 60 (€5.07) | €4.28 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 47 (€3.96) | €3.61 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 94 (€8) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (€2.97) | €2.45 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (€2.01) | €1.61 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (€2.88) | €1.62 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 203 (€17) | €8 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 45 (€3.78) | €2.54 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (€2.71) | €1.43 | + 89% | |
| 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 20,456 (€1,735) | €1,450 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,702 (€1,502) | €911 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,141 (€182) | €155 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,879 (€1,262) | €1,013 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,266 (€1,125) | €724 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,400 (€204) | €143 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 221 (€19) | €26 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,761 (€489) | €295 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,834 (€156) | €140 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 118 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 433 (€37) | €10 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,091 (€93) | €84 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 488 (€41) | €45 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,236 (€105) | €95 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (€128) | €123 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 39% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (€31,071) | €28,261 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.85) | €1.77 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 732 (€62) | €35 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (€5.51) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (€9) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 659 (€56) | €106 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 50 (€4.25) | €5.64 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (€3.57) | €3.89 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (€3.49) | €3.54 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 52 (€4.41) | €2.04 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (€2.46) | €1.73 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 481 (€41) | €18 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 481 (€41) | €41 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 339 (€29) | €17 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 800 (€68) | €73 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 946 (€80) | €62 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 151 (€13) | €9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 59 (€4.97) | €2.56 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (€8) | €5.15 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (€583) | €677 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (€0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 572 (€48) | €51 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 143 (€12) | €5.84 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,733 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Norway is 27% more expensive than in Italy
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