Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 78% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 253 (₩34,458) | ₩9,821 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 154 (₩20,925) | ₩7,885 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 86 (₩11,729) | ₩6,235 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (₩3,450) | ₩2,827 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 60 (₩8,136) | ₩5,809 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 47 (₩6,358) | ₩4,854 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 94 (₩12,772) | ₩12,583 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (₩4,768) | ₩9,424 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (₩3,230) | ₩5,133 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (₩4,620) | ₩2,223 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 203 (₩27,676) | ₩17,925 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 45 (₩6,071) | ₩2,571 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (₩4,358) | ₩2,470 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 56% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 20,456 (₩2,785,672) | ₩2,793,090 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,702 (₩2,410,655) | ₩1,878,550 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,141 (₩291,575) | ₩255,421 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,879 (₩2,026,228) | ₩1,193,870 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,266 (₩1,806,521) | ₩668,097 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,400 (₩326,877) | ₩130,514 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 221 (₩30,081) | ₩14,795 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,761 (₩784,462) | ₩329,232 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,834 (₩249,805) | ₩104,471 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 118 (₩16,089) | ₩8,456 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 433 (₩58,965) | ₩15,160 | + 289% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 67% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,091 (₩148,544) | ₩74,002 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 488 (₩66,500) | ₩52,437 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,236 (₩168,291) | ₩80,767 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (₩205,168) | ₩108,015 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 62% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (₩49,882,629) | ₩32,144,700 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₩2,963) | ₩1,604 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 732 (₩99,701) | ₩59,472 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (₩8,840) | ₩4,498 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (₩14,557) | ₩6,395 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 659 (₩89,705) | ₩200,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 50 (₩6,825) | ₩13,644 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (₩5,726) | ₩4,239 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (₩5,603) | ₩5,838 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 52 (₩7,082) | ₩5,088 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (₩3,942) | ₩1,937 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 481 (₩65,460) | ₩29,959 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 42% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 481 (₩65,459) | ₩26,675 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 339 (₩46,217) | ₩26,127 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 800 (₩108,941) | ₩105,874 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 946 (₩128,824) | ₩72,027 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 151 (₩20,608) | ₩10,049 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 59 (₩7,979) | ₩5,433 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (₩13,612) | ₩4,766 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (₩936,761) | ₩590,137 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (₩151) | ₩2,526 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 572 (₩77,850) | ₩61,562 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 143 (₩19,419) | ₩4,513 | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,060 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 26% more expensive than in South Korea
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