- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 71% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 (€22) | €13 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 113 (€12) | €8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (€7) | €4.51 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (€1.92) | €1.29 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 (€5.05) | €3.66 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (€3.16) | €2.07 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (€2.82) | €1.95 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€2.25) | €1.20 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (€3.21) | €1.36 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (€17) | €8 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 39 (€4.03) | €1.90 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (€2.44) | €1.10 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 73% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 21,069 (€2,162) | €1,317 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,640 (€1,502) | €900 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,743 (€281) | €135 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,563 (€1,392) | €806 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,544 (€1,082) | €544 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,371 (€141) | €103 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (€32) | €24 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,744 (€384) | €368 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,054 (€108) | €109 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 107 (€11) | €4.41 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 267 (€27) | €10 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 22% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 985 (€101) | €81 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 399 (€41) | €33 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (€111) | €96 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,481 (€152) | €122 | + 24% | |
| 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 315,986 (€32,422) | €21,830 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (€1.60) | €1.54 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 742 (€76) | €35 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 2% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 110 (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 404 (€41) | €84 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 (€3.93) | €5.08 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.95) | €3.53 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 43 (€4.41) | €3.33 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (€2.85) | €2.11 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (€2.80) | €2.01 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 337 (€35) | €18 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 30% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 501 (€51) | €35 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 266 (€27) | €17 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (€89) | €72 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 848 (€87) | €67 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 138 (€14) | €9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (€4.98) | €1.63 | + 205% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (€9) | €5.21 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,375 (€449) | €454 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.39 (€0.24) | €0.20 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 473 (€49) | €65 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (€13) | €5.37 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 57% more expensive than in Italy
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