- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (¥2,858) | ¥1,054 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (¥1,467) | ¥698 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (¥947) | ¥436 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (¥248) | ¥205 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (¥664) | ¥285 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (¥400) | ¥777 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (¥856) | ¥910 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (¥372) | ¥697 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (¥282) | ¥414 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (¥420) | ¥265 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (¥2,230) | ¥1,538 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 39 (¥508) | ¥203 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (¥301) | ¥198 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,403 (¥268,667) | ¥231,808 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,640 (¥192,780) | ¥125,591 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,723 (¥35,855) | ¥21,159 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,493 (¥177,670) | ¥113,754 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,485 (¥138,070) | ¥74,885 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,329 (¥17,503) | ¥12,611 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (¥4,075) | ¥4,134 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,760 (¥49,512) | ¥55,558 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,052 (¥13,858) | ¥16,830 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 121 (¥1,599) | ¥693 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (¥3,696) | ¥1,827 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,002 (¥13,198) | ¥6,829 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 408 (¥5,373) | ¥4,215 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,062 (¥13,984) | ¥8,321 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,434 (¥18,887) | ¥13,972 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 (¥4,160,865) | ¥2,590,890 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (¥204) | ¥145 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 736 (¥9,689) | ¥11,257 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 77 (¥1,013) | ¥1,278 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (¥1,473) | ¥1,016 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 430 (¥5,664) | ¥3,622 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (¥562) | ¥630 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (¥510) | ¥707 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (¥581) | ¥455 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (¥388) | ¥137 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (¥369) | ¥217 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 341 (¥4,497) | ¥2,939 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 508 (¥6,688) | ¥4,035 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 262 (¥3,456) | ¥3,358 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (¥11,476) | ¥12,964 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 865 (¥11,387) | ¥8,046 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 140 (¥1,840) | ¥880 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (¥624) | ¥491 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (¥1,131) | ¥560 | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,358 (¥57,389) | ¥49,094 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (¥29) | ¥56 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 483 (¥6,359) | ¥10,296 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (¥1,623) | ¥468 | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
13.168
JPY
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,510 prices entered by 529 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 28% more expensive than in Japan
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