Cost of living in Norway compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 205 (€20) | €16 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 127 (€12) | €9 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 76 (€7) | €4.45 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (€1.96) | €1.15 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 52 (€5.08) | €3.34 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (€3.51) | €2.38 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 74 (€7) | €5.94 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (€3.19) | €2.46 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€2.14) | €1.64 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (€3.11) | €1.48 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 165 (€16) | €9 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (€3.72) | €2.53 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 19 (€1.79) | €1.13 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Norway is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 18,249 (€1,768) | €1,847 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,742 (€1,331) | €1,426 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,601 (€155) | €171 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,192 (€1,278) | €1,246 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,151 (€983) | €888 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 952 (€92) | €113 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 349 (€34) | €34 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,306 (€417) | €428 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,594 (€154) | €172 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (€11) | €8 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 292 (€28) | €15 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 9% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 830 (€80) | €82 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 510 (€49) | €42 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 934 (€91) | €105 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,733 (€168) | €137 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 15% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 326,034 (€31,581) | €28,049 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.49) | €1.59 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 772 (€75) | €100 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 36% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 97 (€9) | €3.46 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 169 (€16) | €14 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 422 (€41) | €34 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (€5.33) | €2.86 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 47 (€4.58) | €4.14 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 62 (€6) | €4.24 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (€2.18) | €1.68 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (€2.39) | €2.04 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 435 (€42) | €25 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 26% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 535 (€52) | €41 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 284 (€28) | €22 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,157 (€112) | €75 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (€84) | €67 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 146 (€14) | €11 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.51) | €3.49 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (€9) | €4.86 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,995 (€484) | €464 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 508 (€49) | €45 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (€13) | €8 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 10% more expensive than in Netherlands
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