Cost of living in Norway compared to Netherlands
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Norway is 28% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 237 (€20) | €19 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 136 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 83 (€7) | €5.97 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 24 (€2.09) | €1.37 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 61 (€5.22) | €4.40 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (€4.24) | €2.81 | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 95 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (€3.01) | €2.88 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 25 (€2.13) | €1.98 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 42 (€3.60) | €2.09 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 206 (€18) | €10 | + 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (€3.05) | €3.18 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (€2.96) | €1.29 | + 129% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Norway is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,758 (€1,873) | €2,078 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,733 (€1,527) | €1,684 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,385 (€205) | €254 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,822 (€1,276) | €1,455 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,439 (€1,071) | €1,154 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,231 (€192) | €175 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (€40) | €39 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (€651) | €382 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,190 (€189) | €168 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 137 (€12) | €10 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 462 (€40) | €18 | + 119% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 6% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,088 (€94) | €102 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 537 (€46) | €34 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,276 (€110) | €107 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (€140) | €152 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 21% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (€31,532) | €34,961 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.94) | €2.03 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 761 (€66) | €91 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (€5.59) | €2.55 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 677 (€58) | €53 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (€4.41) | €5.67 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.23) | €4.23 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (€4.64) | €4.31 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (€3.37) | €1.98 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.24) | €2.67 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 556 (€48) | €30 | + 61% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 511 (€44) | €55 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (€27) | €30 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (€45) | €243 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 937 (€81) | €68 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (€14) | €14 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (€4.48) | €4.44 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 108 (€9) | €7 | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (€592) | €480 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (€0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (€46) | €51 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 141 (€12) | €12 | - 0% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is about the same as in Netherlands
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