Cost of living in Norway compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 292% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 292% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (руб 1,901) | руб 399 | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 121 (руб 1,085) | руб 284 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 70 (руб 629) | руб 143 | + 339% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (руб 190) | руб 65 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (руб 426) | руб 88 | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (руб 334) | руб 128 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (руб 589) | руб 345 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (руб 278) | руб 108 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (руб 205) | руб 35 | + 486% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (руб 274) | руб 66 | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 154 (руб 1,384) | руб 583 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (руб 328) | руб 109 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (руб 176) | руб 28 | + 517% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 185% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,980 (руб 152,232) | руб 68,166 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,111 (руб 117,547) | руб 37,974 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,241 (руб 11,129) | руб 6,392 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,799 (руб 114,748) | руб 31,618 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,943 (руб 80,181) | руб 22,018 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 722 (руб 6,474) | руб 4,038 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (руб 3,551) | руб 448 | + 693% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (руб 35,806) | руб 24,813 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,233 (руб 11,058) | руб 6,723 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (руб 985) | руб 416 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (руб 2,441) | руб 926 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 946 (руб 8,484) | руб 4,661 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (руб 5,273) | руб 2,580 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 895 (руб 8,026) | руб 5,654 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (руб 15,955) | руб 6,714 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 220% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (руб 3,162,038) | руб 1,237,120 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (руб 139) | руб 47 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 775 (руб 6,946) | руб 1,548 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 175% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (руб 947) | руб 476 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (руб 1,380) | руб 504 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (руб 3,634) | руб 1,289 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (руб 494) | руб 311 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (руб 453) | руб 183 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (руб 719) | руб 206 | + 249% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (руб 202) | руб 77 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 22 (руб 201) | руб 97 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 427 (руб 3,831) | руб 580 | + 561% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 128% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 629 (руб 5,639) | руб 1,480 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 298 (руб 2,671) | руб 574 | + 365% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (руб 13,631) | руб 5,826 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 994 (руб 8,908) | руб 3,401 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 145 (руб 1,298) | руб 387 | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (руб 424) | руб 168 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (руб 833) | руб 221 | + 277% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (руб 44,766) | руб 38,001 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (руб 4,707) | руб 3,491 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (руб 1,229) | руб 160 | + 668% | |
| TOTAL | + 194% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,328 prices entered by 802 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 194% more expensive than in Russia
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