- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Netherlands
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Cost of living in Norway compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 70% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 221 (€23) | €14 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (€8) | €3.98 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (€1.95) | €1.09 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (€5.26) | €3.22 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (€3.28) | €2.37 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (€2.90) | €2.41 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€2.16) | €1.52 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (€3.22) | €1.23 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (€18) | €8 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (€3.98) | €2.49 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (€2.31) | €1.28 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 22% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,594 (€2,163) | €1,974 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,625 (€1,536) | €1,430 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,890 (€304) | €145 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,430 (€1,410) | €1,256 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,723 (€1,126) | €908 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,147 (€120) | €104 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 314 (€33) | €28 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,579 (€376) | €423 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 890 (€93) | €118 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 158 (€17) | €7 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (€29) | €15 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,027 (€108) | €84 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 435 (€46) | €37 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,115 (€117) | €99 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (€158) | €128 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 4% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 333,057 (€34,975) | €25,897 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.61) | €1.59 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 730 (€77) | €81 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (€8) | €4.40 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (€19) | €11 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 443 (€47) | €35 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 45 (€4.73) | €3.48 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (€4.09) | €3.44 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (€4.62) | €2.93 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 24 (€2.53) | €1.54 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (€2.97) | €1.77 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 375 (€39) | €26 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 29% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 504 (€53) | €44 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (€27) | €23 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 974 (€102) | €76 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 889 (€93) | €77 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (€14) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (€5.12) | €3.27 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (€9) | €4.60 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,359 (€458) | €503 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (€0.23) | €0.22 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 498 (€52) | €35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 28% more expensive than in Netherlands
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