Cost of living in Norway compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 202% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Norway | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 256 (руб 2,042) | руб 537 | + 280% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 149 (руб 1,188) | руб 357 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (руб 674) | руб 199 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 26 (руб 206) | руб 87 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (руб 441) | руб 143 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 47 (руб 373) | руб 226 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 110 (руб 874) | руб 435 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (руб 279) | руб 131 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (руб 189) | руб 58 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 40 (руб 320) | руб 87 | + 267% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 208 (руб 1,661) | руб 729 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (руб 291) | руб 167 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (руб 270) | руб 45 | + 507% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Norway | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,254 (руб 169,598) | руб 108,612 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,203 (руб 137,272) | руб 58,529 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,142 (руб 17,092) | руб 8,064 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,755 (руб 109,755) | руб 54,731 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,245 (руб 97,712) | руб 33,269 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,842 (руб 22,675) | руб 5,365 | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 221 (руб 1,763) | руб 955 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,761 (руб 45,967) | руб 21,598 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,834 (руб 14,638) | руб 7,518 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 118 (руб 943) | руб 548 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 433 (руб 3,455) | руб 763 | + 353% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Norway | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,089 (руб 8,687) | руб 6,829 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 488 (руб 3,897) | руб 3,368 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,236 (руб 9,861) | руб 7,728 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (руб 12,022) | руб 9,144 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 104% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Norway | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (руб 2,922,963) | руб 2,729,180 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (руб 178) | руб 56 | + 221% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 755 (руб 6,023) | руб 2,159 | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 131% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Norway | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (руб 518) | руб 251 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (руб 853) | руб 549 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 659 (руб 5,256) | руб 1,878 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 50 (руб 400) | руб 347 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (руб 336) | руб 222 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (руб 328) | руб 181 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 52 (руб 415) | руб 123 | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (руб 231) | руб 128 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 481 (руб 3,836) | руб 559 | + 586% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Norway | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 481 (руб 3,836) | руб 1,534 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 339 (руб 2,708) | руб 654 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 800 (руб 6,384) | руб 5,196 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 946 (руб 7,549) | руб 3,180 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 163 (руб 1,302) | руб 502 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 59 (руб 467) | руб 192 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 96 (руб 766) | руб 228 | + 235% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (руб 54,891) | руб 51,956 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (руб 9) | руб 4.26 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 572 (руб 4,562) | руб 3,278 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 143 (руб 1,143) | руб 202 | + 466% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,591 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 116% more expensive than in Russia
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