Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 206 (€20) | €16 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 118 (€11) | €9 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 70 (€7) | €4.82 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (€1.94) | €1.29 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 47 (€4.60) | €3.78 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (€3.51) | €2.50 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (€5.68) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (€2.80) | €2.29 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€2.01) | €1.67 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (€3.11) | €1.30 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 173 (€17) | €7 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 33 (€3.23) | €1.80 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (€2.49) | €1.32 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 74% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,110 (€2,147) | €1,325 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,278 (€1,678) | €887 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,191 (€310) | €194 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,337 (€1,295) | €855 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,416 (€1,011) | €608 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (€111) | €134 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 445 (€43) | €25 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (€439) | €354 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (€261) | €120 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (€9) | €5.80 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (€48) | €10 | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 28% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (€94) | €73 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (€46) | €32 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (€97) | €83 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (€118) | €115 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 68% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 363,163 (€35,264) | €25,215 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€2.11) | €1.84 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 818 (€79) | €36 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (€11) | €12 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 433 (€42) | €71 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (€4.33) | €5.50 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (€3.87) | €3.05 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.74) | €3.16 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (€2.54) | €1.88 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (€2.28) | €2.00 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (€44) | €17 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 37% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (€65) | €39 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (€28) | €18 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (€135) | €69 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,044 (€101) | €66 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (€16) | €9 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.53) | €1.70 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (€9) | €5.44 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (€578) | €525 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.32 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (€45) | €47 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 134 (€13) | €6 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 54% more expensive than in Italy
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