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Cost of living in Norway compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 207 (¥2,698) | ¥1,034 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (¥1,447) | ¥720 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 (¥863) | ¥464 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (¥242) | ¥200 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (¥649) | ¥271 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (¥414) | ¥640 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (¥865) | ¥915 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (¥361) | ¥613 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (¥270) | ¥420 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (¥408) | ¥267 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 168 (¥2,186) | ¥1,604 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 40 (¥524) | ¥209 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (¥309) | ¥200 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,958 (¥273,404) | ¥256,284 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,363 (¥187,378) | ¥116,029 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,794 (¥36,443) | ¥23,252 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,143 (¥171,452) | ¥120,733 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,480 (¥136,713) | ¥82,119 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,258 (¥16,413) | ¥11,573 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 311 (¥4,053) | ¥4,112 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,896 (¥50,825) | ¥63,696 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,078 (¥14,060) | ¥16,934 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 100 (¥1,299) | ¥730 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (¥3,672) | ¥1,567 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 54% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 979 (¥12,773) | ¥5,970 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 393 (¥5,122) | ¥3,940 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,080 (¥14,087) | ¥8,357 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (¥19,660) | ¥12,795 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 322,233 (¥4,203,688) | ¥2,848,210 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (¥211) | ¥147 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 748 (¥9,758) | ¥12,471 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 74 (¥967) | ¥1,279 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (¥1,577) | ¥1,179 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 373 (¥4,870) | ¥5,268 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 37 (¥485) | ¥643 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (¥497) | ¥726 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (¥550) | ¥490 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (¥379) | ¥144 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (¥346) | ¥208 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 387 (¥5,051) | ¥2,754 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 538 (¥7,012) | ¥4,233 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 265 (¥3,461) | ¥3,266 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 744 (¥9,701) | ¥10,578 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 908 (¥11,845) | ¥8,596 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (¥1,765) | ¥947 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 51 (¥666) | ¥488 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (¥1,142) | ¥533 | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,274 (¥55,751) | ¥56,871 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.88 (¥25) | ¥57 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 439 (¥5,725) | ¥9,818 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 (¥1,625) | ¥464 | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,295 prices entered by 472 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 22% more expensive than in Japan
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