Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 12% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 202 (₩24,957) | ₩11,980 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 120 (₩14,828) | ₩6,615 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 (₩8,986) | ₩5,632 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (₩2,637) | ₩2,759 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 56 (₩6,926) | ₩6,542 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 39 (₩4,768) | ₩7,203 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (₩8,656) | ₩16,031 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (₩3,575) | ₩8,264 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (₩2,692) | ₩3,965 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (₩3,946) | ₩3,108 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (₩21,878) | ₩34,167 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (₩4,484) | ₩3,437 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (₩3,091) | ₩4,184 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Norway is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,866 (₩2,825,131) | ₩4,454,430 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,955 (₩2,094,808) | ₩2,796,960 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,943 (₩240,094) | ₩253,895 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,302 (₩1,643,455) | ₩1,589,470 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,305 (₩1,273,166) | ₩779,612 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 854 (₩105,536) | ₩86,783 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 431 (₩53,249) | ₩32,020 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,787 (₩467,940) | ₩219,090 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (₩429,759) | ₩89,516 | + 380% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 86 (₩10,665) | ₩16,029 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 453 (₩55,984) | ₩14,433 | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 25% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (₩119,076) | ₩69,705 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (₩58,347) | ₩54,258 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (₩123,371) | ₩82,310 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (₩150,075) | ₩127,854 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 44% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 360,840 (₩44,582,940) | ₩35,091,300 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₩2,779) | ₩1,965 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 818 (₩101,075) | ₩63,651 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 22% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (₩8,159) | ₩8,245 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (₩14,300) | ₩4,500 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (₩58,385) | ₩76,762 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (₩5,505) | ₩21,034 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (₩5,028) | ₩10,694 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (₩4,754) | ₩8,457 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (₩3,233) | ₩5,308 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (₩2,900) | ₩8,235 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (₩56,172) | ₩12,817 | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 18% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 1,044 (₩128,991) | ₩32,969 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (₩35,322) | ₩29,287 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (₩171,572) | ₩379,963 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 974 (₩120,397) | ₩89,730 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (₩18,851) | ₩17,897 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (₩6,451) | ₩6,563 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 92 (₩11,341) | ₩5,017 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (₩735,266) | ₩795,597 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.37 (₩170) | ₩236 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (₩57,344) | ₩116,074 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (₩18,027) | ₩4,500 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 785 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 12% more expensive than in South Korea
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