Cost of living in Norway compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 191 (€19) | €15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 112 (€11) | €9 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 62 (€6) | €3.98 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (€1.95) | €1.02 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 42 (€4.19) | €3.67 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 34 (€3.37) | €2.24 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 54 (€5.38) | €5.58 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (€2.97) | €2.33 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€2.16) | €1.38 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (€3.23) | €1.20 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 145 (€14) | €6 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (€3.65) | €2.74 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (€2.56) | €1.58 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| 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 17,083 (€1,696) | €1,980 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,069 (€1,297) | €1,552 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,891 (€188) | €175 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 10,636 (€1,056) | €1,290 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,217 (€816) | €1,017 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,229 (€122) | €110 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 478 (€47) | €41 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,398 (€437) | €380 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,992 (€198) | €129 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 178 (€18) | €7 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 328 (€33) | €14 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 13% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 937 (€93) | €87 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 467 (€46) | €39 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,009 (€100) | €90 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,348 (€134) | €126 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 331,126 (€32,874) | €26,589 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (€1.62) | €1.73 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 784 (€78) | €84 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 10% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 58 (€5.73) | €2.91 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (€11) | €14 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 294 (€29) | €56 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 41 (€4.07) | €4.54 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 49 (€4.91) | €3.65 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 35 (€3.43) | €4.09 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 25 (€2.46) | €1.37 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 22 (€2.18) | €1.88 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 458 (€45) | €23 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 38% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Norway | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 608 (€60) | €43 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 273 (€27) | €24 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,626 (€161) | €62 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 952 (€95) | €66 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 150 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 45 (€4.46) | €3.15 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (€9) | €4.74 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,525 (€648) | €531 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.03 (€0.10) | €0.14 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 442 (€44) | €36 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 133 (€13) | €7 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 12% more expensive than in Netherlands
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