Cost of living in Norway compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 191% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 191% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 256 (Shilling3,178) | Shilling648 | + 391% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 149 (Shilling1,849) | Shilling755 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (Shilling1,049) | Shilling461 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 26 (Shilling321) | Shilling119 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (Shilling686) | Shilling241 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 47 (Shilling580) | Shilling109 | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 110 (Shilling1,361) | Shilling876 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (Shilling435) | Shilling283 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (Shilling295) | Shilling127 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 40 (Shilling498) | Shilling304 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 208 (Shilling2,585) | Shilling1,499 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (Shilling453) | Shilling188 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (Shilling421) | Shilling43 | + 867% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 120% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 20,981 (Shilling260,585) | Shilling156,758 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,203 (Shilling213,660) | Shilling93,468 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,142 (Shilling26,603) | Shilling7,126 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,724 (Shilling170,445) | Shilling65,576 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,245 (Shilling152,086) | Shilling55,238 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,842 (Shilling35,294) | Shilling4,581 | + 670% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 221 (Shilling2,744) | Shilling3,272 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,761 (Shilling71,546) | Shilling36,351 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,834 (Shilling22,783) | Shilling16,041 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 118 (Shilling1,467) | Shilling991 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 433 (Shilling5,378) | Shilling550 | + 878% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 106% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,089 (Shilling13,521) | Shilling6,708 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 488 (Shilling6,065) | Shilling2,827 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,236 (Shilling15,349) | Shilling8,950 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (Shilling18,712) | Shilling7,335 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 78% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (Shilling4,549,517) | Shilling2,538,990 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Shilling278) | Shilling180 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 755 (Shilling9,375) | Shilling4,746 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 185% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (Shilling806) | Shilling303 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (Shilling1,328) | Shilling414 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 659 (Shilling8,181) | Shilling2,204 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 50 (Shilling622) | Shilling1,000 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (Shilling522) | Shilling250 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (Shilling511) | Shilling300 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 52 (Shilling646) | Shilling201 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (Shilling360) | Shilling161 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 481 (Shilling5,970) | Shilling738 | + 709% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 90% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 481 (Shilling5,970) | Shilling2,541 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 339 (Shilling4,215) | Shilling1,871 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 800 (Shilling9,936) | Shilling2,518 | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 946 (Shilling11,749) | Shilling4,892 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 163 (Shilling2,027) | Shilling749 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 59 (Shilling727) | Shilling374 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 96 (Shilling1,192) | Shilling330 | + 261% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (Shilling85,437) | Shilling80,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (Shilling14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 572 (Shilling7,100) | Shilling4,740 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 143 (Shilling1,771) | Shilling296 | + 498% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 871 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
12.420
KES
/
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Cost of living in Norway is 113% more expensive than in Kenya
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