Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 67% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (€21) | €13 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 121 (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 70 (€7) | €4.42 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (€2.11) | €1.27 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (€4.73) | €3.54 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (€3.70) | €2.21 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (€3.09) | €2.00 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (€2.27) | €1.26 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (€3.04) | €1.32 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 154 (€15) | €7 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (€3.64) | €1.84 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (€1.95) | €1.06 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 51% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,980 (€1,690) | €1,134 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,111 (€1,305) | €847 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,241 (€124) | €124 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,799 (€1,274) | €842 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,943 (€890) | €548 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 722 (€72) | €88 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (€39) | €26 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (€397) | €362 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,233 (€123) | €111 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (€11) | €5.63 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (€27) | €10 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 48% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 946 (€94) | €80 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (€59) | €34 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 895 (€89) | €78 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (€177) | €109 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 65% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (€35,096) | €23,421 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.54) | €1.43 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 775 (€77) | €36 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 39% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (€11) | €4.85 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (€15) | €8 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (€40) | €72 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (€5.48) | €5.15 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (€5.03) | €3.09 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (€8) | €2.56 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (€2.24) | €2.03 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 22 (€2.24) | €1.84 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 427 (€43) | €17 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 49% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 629 (€63) | €33 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 298 (€30) | €18 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (€151) | €102 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 994 (€99) | €66 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 145 (€14) | €9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.70) | €1.62 | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (€9) | €4.86 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (€497) | €460 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (€52) | €50 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (€14) | €5.57 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 56% more expensive than in Italy
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