- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Netherlands
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Cost of living in Norway compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 63% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 (€22) | €14 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 113 (€12) | €8 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (€7) | €4.07 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (€1.91) | €1.10 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 (€5.04) | €3.35 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (€3.15) | €2.51 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (€7) | €5.82 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (€2.81) | €2.47 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€2.24) | €1.65 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (€3.20) | €1.28 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (€17) | €8 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 39 (€4.02) | €2.50 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (€2.44) | €1.31 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 21% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 21,019 (€2,152) | €1,960 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,640 (€1,499) | €1,425 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,743 (€281) | €139 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,563 (€1,388) | €1,241 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,544 (€1,079) | €892 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,371 (€140) | €106 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (€32) | €29 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,744 (€383) | €414 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,054 (€108) | €127 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 107 (€11) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 267 (€27) | €15 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 12% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 985 (€101) | €85 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 399 (€41) | €37 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (€110) | €104 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,481 (€152) | €137 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 1% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 (€32,348) | €26,002 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (€1.59) | €1.62 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 742 (€76) | €83 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 30% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (€7) | €4.19 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 110 (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 404 (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 (€3.92) | €3.62 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.94) | €3.14 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 43 (€4.40) | €2.82 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (€2.84) | €1.60 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (€2.80) | €1.80 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 337 (€35) | €25 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 25% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 501 (€51) | €45 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 266 (€27) | €23 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (€89) | €73 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 848 (€87) | €75 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 138 (€14) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (€4.97) | €3.28 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (€9) | €4.27 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,375 (€448) | €466 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.39 (€0.24) | €0.24 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 473 (€48) | €33 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (€13) | €7 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Netherlands
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