Cost of living in Norway compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 208 (¥2,319) | ¥1,001 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (¥1,457) | ¥722 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (¥773) | ¥446 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (¥218) | ¥214 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (¥554) | ¥289 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (¥410) | ¥501 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (¥779) | ¥1,246 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 34 (¥376) | ¥640 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 26 (¥290) | ¥381 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (¥379) | ¥260 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 196 (¥2,183) | ¥1,652 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (¥410) | ¥221 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (¥272) | ¥277 | - 2% | |
| 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 21,493 (¥239,194) | ¥182,340 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,124 (¥190,569) | ¥121,270 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,146 (¥23,879) | ¥15,948 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,124 (¥157,188) | ¥127,445 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,871 (¥132,114) | ¥86,552 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,531 (¥17,034) | ¥11,000 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 300 (¥3,334) | ¥3,835 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,377 (¥48,713) | ¥39,892 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,591 (¥17,711) | ¥10,465 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 138 (¥1,537) | ¥749 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (¥3,055) | ¥2,162 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 851 (¥9,469) | ¥6,528 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 322 (¥3,583) | ¥4,644 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 916 (¥10,189) | ¥7,685 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,646 (¥18,314) | ¥13,013 | + 41% | |
| 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 325,684 (¥3,624,479) | ¥2,936,380 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (¥183) | ¥142 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 758 (¥8,435) | ¥9,348 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (¥804) | ¥1,406 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (¥1,262) | ¥929 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 721 (¥8,026) | ¥8,740 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 32 (¥353) | ¥554 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (¥423) | ¥669 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (¥526) | ¥525 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 48 (¥537) | ¥206 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (¥295) | ¥238 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (¥4,944) | ¥2,654 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 479 (¥5,325) | ¥3,275 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 276 (¥3,075) | ¥3,323 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,702 (¥18,937) | ¥16,766 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 856 (¥9,530) | ¥5,924 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 143 (¥1,586) | ¥806 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 43 (¥476) | ¥520 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (¥969) | ¥510 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,751 (¥52,870) | ¥47,822 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (¥16) | ¥26 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (¥5,844) | ¥8,220 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 132 (¥1,468) | ¥491 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 22% more expensive than in Japan
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