Cost of living in Norway compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (¥2,787) | ¥981 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 121 (¥1,590) | ¥700 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 70 (¥922) | ¥414 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (¥279) | ¥205 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (¥625) | ¥251 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (¥489) | ¥655 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (¥864) | ¥964 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (¥408) | ¥741 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (¥300) | ¥391 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (¥402) | ¥300 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 154 (¥2,029) | ¥1,420 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (¥481) | ¥178 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (¥257) | ¥217 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Norway is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,980 (¥223,190) | ¥299,320 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,111 (¥172,338) | ¥164,446 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,241 (¥16,316) | ¥21,056 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,799 (¥168,235) | ¥150,152 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,943 (¥117,555) | ¥78,123 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 722 (¥9,492) | ¥11,902 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (¥5,207) | ¥4,118 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (¥52,496) | ¥70,060 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,233 (¥16,213) | ¥12,705 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (¥1,445) | ¥794 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (¥3,578) | ¥2,406 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 71% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 946 (¥12,439) | ¥7,319 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (¥7,731) | ¥4,417 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 895 (¥11,767) | ¥8,375 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (¥23,392) | ¥13,139 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (¥4,635,926) | ¥2,627,120 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (¥203) | ¥135 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 775 (¥10,184) | ¥10,272 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (¥1,388) | ¥1,148 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (¥2,024) | ¥1,229 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (¥5,328) | ¥5,176 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (¥724) | ¥803 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (¥664) | ¥611 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (¥1,054) | ¥528 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (¥296) | ¥152 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 22 (¥295) | ¥258 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 427 (¥5,617) | ¥3,156 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 629 (¥8,267) | ¥3,672 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 298 (¥3,916) | ¥3,638 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (¥19,985) | ¥16,372 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 994 (¥13,060) | ¥6,066 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 145 (¥1,903) | ¥1,131 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (¥621) | ¥435 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (¥1,221) | ¥548 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (¥65,633) | ¥55,862 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (¥6,901) | ¥9,625 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (¥1,801) | ¥530 | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 27% more expensive than in Japan
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