Cost of living in Norway compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 229% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 229% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 208 (руб 1,490) | руб 399 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (руб 937) | руб 268 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (руб 497) | руб 146 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (руб 140) | руб 67 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (руб 356) | руб 88 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (руб 263) | руб 147 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (руб 501) | руб 320 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 34 (руб 242) | руб 97 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 26 (руб 186) | руб 34 | + 451% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (руб 243) | руб 64 | + 281% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 196 (руб 1,403) | руб 593 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (руб 263) | руб 102 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (руб 175) | руб 32 | + 452% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 160% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,493 (руб 153,693) | руб 71,989 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,124 (руб 122,449) | руб 39,759 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,146 (руб 15,343) | руб 6,305 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,124 (руб 101,000) | руб 41,561 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,871 (руб 84,889) | руб 24,350 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,531 (руб 10,945) | руб 4,312 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 300 (руб 2,142) | руб 419 | + 411% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,377 (руб 31,300) | руб 26,592 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,591 (руб 11,380) | руб 6,168 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 138 (руб 988) | руб 460 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (руб 1,963) | руб 594 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 851 (руб 6,084) | руб 5,523 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 322 (руб 2,302) | руб 2,520 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 916 (руб 6,547) | руб 5,826 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,646 (руб 11,767) | руб 6,779 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 127% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 325,684 (руб 2,328,892) | руб 1,359,730 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (руб 118) | руб 46 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 758 (руб 5,420) | руб 1,856 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 124% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (руб 516) | руб 455 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (руб 811) | руб 591 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 721 (руб 5,157) | руб 1,374 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 32 (руб 227) | руб 308 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (руб 272) | руб 165 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (руб 338) | руб 225 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 48 (руб 345) | руб 82 | + 322% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (руб 189) | руб 100 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (руб 3,177) | руб 570 | + 457% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 90% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 479 (руб 3,422) | руб 1,542 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 276 (руб 1,976) | руб 597 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,702 (руб 12,168) | руб 5,681 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 856 (руб 6,124) | руб 3,683 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 143 (руб 1,019) | руб 394 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 43 (руб 306) | руб 202 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (руб 622) | руб 219 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,751 (руб 33,972) | руб 31,375 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (руб 11) | руб 2.24 | + 372% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (руб 3,755) | руб 3,645 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 132 (руб 943) | руб 155 | + 507% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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RUB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,468 prices entered by 592 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 137% more expensive than in Russia
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