Cost of living in Norway compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 72% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 228 (¥3,127) | ¥1,019 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (¥1,798) | ¥727 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (¥952) | ¥518 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (¥301) | ¥203 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (¥789) | ¥312 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 43 (¥589) | ¥616 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (¥828) | ¥948 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (¥419) | ¥851 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (¥292) | ¥545 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (¥455) | ¥288 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (¥2,422) | ¥1,250 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (¥532) | ¥231 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (¥411) | ¥211 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,978 (¥301,465) | ¥298,509 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,687 (¥228,884) | ¥163,427 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,056 (¥28,208) | ¥25,415 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,484 (¥184,960) | ¥150,519 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,179 (¥153,338) | ¥81,210 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,291 (¥17,707) | ¥36,753 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 465 (¥6,385) | ¥4,386 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (¥66,439) | ¥43,810 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,332 (¥31,992) | ¥17,687 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (¥1,601) | ¥1,118 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 249 (¥3,415) | ¥1,483 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 875 (¥12,003) | ¥6,145 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 444 (¥6,090) | ¥5,263 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,038 (¥14,242) | ¥9,604 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,104 (¥15,145) | ¥13,529 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 395,190 (¥5,420,709) | ¥2,697,750 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (¥301) | ¥170 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 823 (¥11,285) | ¥10,153 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 101 (¥1,383) | ¥2,154 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (¥2,538) | ¥2,551 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 584 (¥8,008) | ¥5,499 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (¥774) | ¥1,340 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 45 (¥615) | ¥842 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (¥780) | ¥750 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (¥447) | ¥225 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (¥432) | ¥233 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 453 (¥6,217) | ¥3,812 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 933 (¥12,793) | ¥4,064 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (¥4,363) | ¥3,590 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,411 (¥19,358) | ¥4,524 | + 328% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,073 (¥14,717) | ¥6,047 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (¥2,101) | ¥896 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (¥638) | ¥487 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 101 (¥1,384) | ¥585 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,690 (¥78,044) | ¥98,506 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (¥14) | ¥52 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 457 (¥6,263) | ¥9,275 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (¥2,024) | ¥587 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 34% more expensive than in Japan
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