- Cost of Living
- Norway
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 44% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (₩28,531) | ₩8,989 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (₩14,645) | ₩6,461 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (₩9,449) | ₩4,610 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (₩2,471) | ₩2,486 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₩6,632) | ₩3,658 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (₩3,996) | ₩5,318 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (₩8,541) | ₩10,856 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (₩3,708) | ₩6,723 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₩2,818) | ₩5,317 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (₩4,191) | ₩2,500 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (₩22,261) | ₩20,382 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 39 (₩5,069) | ₩2,758 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (₩3,009) | ₩3,248 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 85% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,403 (₩2,681,677) | ₩1,522,580 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,640 (₩1,924,222) | ₩1,134,840 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,723 (₩357,889) | ₩146,543 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,493 (₩1,773,401) | ₩983,840 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,485 (₩1,378,139) | ₩600,974 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,329 (₩174,705) | ₩112,279 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (₩40,671) | ₩26,295 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,760 (₩494,201) | ₩512,162 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,052 (₩138,319) | ₩97,084 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 121 (₩15,964) | ₩11,442 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (₩36,892) | ₩14,779 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 31% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,002 (₩131,734) | ₩81,661 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 408 (₩53,634) | ₩47,464 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,062 (₩139,584) | ₩93,233 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,434 (₩188,524) | ₩135,952 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 42% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 (₩41,531,340) | ₩30,995,700 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₩2,034) | ₩1,555 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 736 (₩96,711) | ₩62,714 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 17% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 77 (₩10,110) | ₩5,647 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (₩14,707) | ₩7,057 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 430 (₩56,539) | ₩33,974 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (₩5,609) | ₩10,272 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (₩5,093) | ₩8,076 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (₩5,800) | ₩7,730 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (₩3,877) | ₩3,061 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (₩3,682) | ₩2,686 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 341 (₩44,883) | ₩17,659 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 40% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 508 (₩66,757) | ₩30,653 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 262 (₩34,494) | ₩20,507 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (₩114,549) | ₩118,894 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 865 (₩113,655) | ₩60,447 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 140 (₩18,364) | ₩9,150 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (₩6,232) | ₩4,930 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (₩11,292) | ₩4,572 | + 147% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,358 (₩572,820) | ₩577,048 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (₩293) | ₩382 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 483 (₩63,468) | ₩76,765 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (₩16,202) | ₩4,500 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
131.434
KRW
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,925 prices entered by 489 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 51% more expensive than in South Korea
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