Cost of living in Norway compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Norway is 93% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (¥2,978) | ¥1,019 | + 192% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (¥1,806) | ¥764 | + 136% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (¥1,088) | ¥514 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (¥326) | ¥215 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (¥714) | ¥319 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (¥690) | ¥625 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (¥887) | ¥1,190 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (¥444) | ¥545 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (¥315) | ¥410 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (¥483) | ¥292 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (¥2,405) | ¥1,440 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (¥498) | ¥204 | + 144% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (¥451) | ¥176 | + 156% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Norway is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (¥317,996) | ¥221,430 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (¥244,039) | ¥111,860 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (¥36,379) | ¥20,251 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (¥213,156) | ¥190,034 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (¥165,467) | ¥84,192 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (¥36,485) | ¥28,514 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (¥6,626) | ¥3,357 | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (¥64,806) | ¥52,125 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (¥26,307) | ¥15,714 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (¥1,297) | ¥1,018 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (¥4,155) | ¥1,314 | + 216% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (¥13,371) | ¥8,530 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (¥6,736) | ¥4,983 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (¥15,198) | ¥9,702 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (¥20,038) | ¥11,426 | + 75% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (¥6,063,337) | ¥2,882,200 | + 110% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (¥308) | ¥170 | + 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (¥11,349) | ¥9,799 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
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 100 (¥1,412) | ¥1,555 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (¥1,704) | ¥2,993 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (¥6,804) | ¥6,000 | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (¥724) | ¥1,706 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (¥609) | ¥842 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (¥808) | ¥600 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (¥535) | ¥192 | + 179% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (¥398) | ¥203 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (¥6,335) | ¥4,236 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Norway | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (¥11,034) | ¥5,211 | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (¥4,472) | ¥3,676 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (¥8,208) | ¥4,122 | + 99% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (¥14,661) | ¥8,391 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (¥2,324) | ¥961 | + 142% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (¥681) | ¥499 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (¥1,472) | ¥656 | + 125% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (¥77,133) | ¥51,754 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (¥14) | ¥52 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (¥7,016) | ¥8,705 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (¥2,161) | ¥564 | + 283% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,468 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Japan
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