- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 68% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 (€23) | €14 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (€12) | €8 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (€8) | €3.95 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (€1.93) | €1.10 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (€5.16) | €3.26 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (€3.34) | €2.42 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (€7) | €5.83 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (€2.95) | €2.34 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€2.21) | €1.61 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (€3.23) | €1.24 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (€17) | €8 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (€3.99) | €2.50 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (€2.29) | €1.27 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,511 (€2,128) | €1,937 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,695 (€1,525) | €1,387 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,936 (€201) | €146 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,259 (€1,376) | €1,236 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,598 (€1,100) | €880 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,103 (€114) | €103 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 318 (€33) | €28 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,684 (€382) | €400 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 962 (€100) | €117 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 134 (€14) | €7 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (€29) | €15 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,035 (€107) | €84 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 451 (€47) | €37 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (€112) | €101 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,464 (€152) | €136 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 2% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,117 (€33,628) | €25,525 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.61) | €1.61 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 736 (€76) | €82 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 43% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 79 (€8) | €4.62 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (€19) | €11 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 456 (€47) | €39 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (€4.47) | €3.45 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (€3.88) | €3.41 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (€4.30) | €2.91 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (€2.81) | €1.46 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (€2.87) | €1.79 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 338 (€35) | €26 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 27% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 520 (€54) | €45 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 261 (€27) | €23 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 (€97) | €73 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 879 (€91) | €74 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 136 (€14) | €9 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (€4.81) | €3.21 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (€9) | €4.43 | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,339 (€450) | €493 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (€0.23) | €0.23 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 502 (€52) | €34 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (€13) | €7 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 26% more expensive than in Netherlands
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