- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 254% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 254% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (руб 1,679) | руб 357 | + 370% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (руб 862) | руб 284 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (руб 555) | руб 134 | + 315% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (руб 145) | руб 64 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (руб 390) | руб 81 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (руб 235) | руб 146 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (руб 503) | руб 307 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (руб 218) | руб 94 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (руб 166) | руб 35 | + 370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (руб 247) | руб 62 | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (руб 1,310) | руб 528 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 39 (руб 298) | руб 94 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (руб 174) | руб 32 | + 452% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 174% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,268 (руб 156,754) | руб 74,401 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,591 (руб 112,849) | руб 39,896 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,723 (руб 21,059) | руб 6,144 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,493 (руб 104,353) | руб 37,069 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,485 (руб 81,094) | руб 24,805 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,329 (руб 10,280) | руб 3,895 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (руб 2,393) | руб 482 | + 397% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,760 (руб 29,080) | руб 26,462 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,052 (руб 8,139) | руб 5,863 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 121 (руб 939) | руб 384 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (руб 2,171) | руб 523 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,002 (руб 7,752) | руб 5,275 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 416 (руб 3,217) | руб 3,110 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,062 (руб 8,214) | руб 5,592 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,434 (руб 11,093) | руб 7,318 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 165% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 (руб 2,443,836) | руб 1,162,950 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (руб 120) | руб 43 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 735 (руб 5,681) | руб 1,678 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 132% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 78 (руб 606) | руб 318 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (руб 865) | руб 498 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 430 (руб 3,327) | руб 1,251 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (руб 330) | руб 232 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (руб 300) | руб 159 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (руб 341) | руб 205 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (руб 228) | руб 70 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (руб 217) | руб 103 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 341 (руб 2,641) | руб 520 | + 408% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 109% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 508 (руб 3,928) | руб 1,635 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 262 (руб 2,030) | руб 669 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (руб 6,740) | руб 4,972 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 865 (руб 6,688) | руб 3,313 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 140 (руб 1,081) | руб 371 | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (руб 367) | руб 176 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (руб 664) | руб 227 | + 192% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,367 (руб 33,775) | руб 31,742 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (руб 17) | руб 4.78 | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 483 (руб 3,735) | руб 3,075 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (руб 953) | руб 137 | + 595% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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RUB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,230 prices entered by 1,106 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 160% more expensive than in Russia
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