Cost of living in Norway compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 198 (¥2,647) | ¥1,145 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (¥1,686) | ¥719 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 (¥979) | ¥437 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (¥275) | ¥211 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (¥688) | ¥282 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (¥474) | ¥815 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 62 (¥828) | ¥951 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (¥401) | ¥984 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (¥250) | ¥421 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (¥412) | ¥268 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 170 (¥2,278) | ¥1,770 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 40 (¥531) | ¥217 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (¥319) | ¥225 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 19,401 (¥259,882) | ¥194,768 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 14,311 (¥191,689) | ¥126,641 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 4,256 (¥57,010) | ¥21,178 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,083 (¥161,854) | ¥142,258 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,620 (¥115,468) | ¥80,836 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (¥15,289) | ¥13,643 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 390 (¥5,218) | ¥3,988 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,647 (¥62,241) | ¥59,521 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (¥36,066) | ¥17,809 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 95 (¥1,267) | ¥665 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (¥6,645) | ¥2,700 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 77% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,041 (¥13,948) | ¥7,941 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 567 (¥7,590) | ¥4,162 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,287 (¥17,241) | ¥7,471 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,496 (¥20,034) | ¥15,388 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 375,275 (¥5,026,808) | ¥2,576,380 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 21 (¥279) | ¥161 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 796 (¥10,656) | ¥16,725 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (¥885) | ¥1,370 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (¥1,550) | ¥1,955 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 393 (¥5,267) | ¥3,523 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (¥680) | ¥2,205 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (¥554) | ¥648 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (¥555) | ¥409 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (¥354) | ¥143 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (¥314) | ¥184 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 496 (¥6,641) | ¥3,583 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (¥9,021) | ¥4,280 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 257 (¥3,447) | ¥3,593 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (¥18,601) | ¥20,657 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,431 (¥19,164) | ¥6,242 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (¥2,240) | ¥1,034 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 (¥675) | ¥533 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (¥1,271) | ¥526 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,902 (¥79,051) | ¥58,872 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.34 (¥18) | ¥41 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 487 (¥6,519) | ¥11,178 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 135 (¥1,806) | ¥554 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,244 prices entered by 145 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Japan
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