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Cost of living in Norway compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 247% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 247% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 207 (руб 1,554) | руб 350 | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (руб 833) | руб 261 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 (руб 497) | руб 138 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (руб 140) | руб 65 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (руб 374) | руб 83 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (руб 238) | руб 141 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (руб 498) | руб 293 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (руб 208) | руб 95 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (руб 156) | руб 33 | + 367% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (руб 235) | руб 60 | + 293% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 168 (руб 1,258) | руб 521 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 40 (руб 302) | руб 97 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (руб 178) | руб 30 | + 489% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 161% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,958 (руб 157,414) | руб 75,593 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,363 (руб 107,884) | руб 39,597 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,794 (руб 20,982) | руб 6,187 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,143 (руб 98,714) | руб 36,339 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,480 (руб 78,713) | руб 23,768 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,258 (руб 9,450) | руб 3,745 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 311 (руб 2,333) | руб 474 | + 392% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,896 (руб 29,263) | руб 26,670 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,078 (руб 8,095) | руб 7,096 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 100 (руб 748) | руб 393 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (руб 2,114) | руб 710 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 979 (руб 7,354) | руб 5,542 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 393 (руб 2,949) | руб 3,185 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,080 (руб 8,110) | руб 5,739 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (руб 11,319) | руб 7,727 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 143% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 322,233 (руб 2,420,301) | руб 1,355,930 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (руб 121) | руб 44 | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 748 (руб 5,621) | руб 1,778 | + 216% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 115% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 74 (руб 557) | руб 364 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (руб 908) | руб 587 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 373 (руб 2,804) | руб 1,188 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 37 (руб 279) | руб 209 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (руб 286) | руб 166 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (руб 317) | руб 198 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (руб 218) | руб 69 | + 218% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (руб 199) | руб 102 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 387 (руб 2,908) | руб 520 | + 459% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 538 (руб 4,037) | руб 1,690 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 265 (руб 1,993) | руб 650 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 744 (руб 5,585) | руб 7,167 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 908 (руб 6,820) | руб 3,162 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (руб 1,016) | руб 382 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 51 (руб 384) | руб 180 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (руб 658) | руб 242 | + 172% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,274 (руб 32,099) | руб 31,464 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.88 (руб 14) | руб 4.26 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 439 (руб 3,296) | руб 3,379 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 (руб 935) | руб 140 | + 569% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,476 prices entered by 1,018 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 144% more expensive than in Russia
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