Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 50% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (₩28,128) | ₩9,411 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (₩16,657) | ₩6,661 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (₩9,782) | ₩5,558 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (₩2,829) | ₩2,243 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (₩6,714) | ₩4,906 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 38 (₩5,036) | ₩6,379 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 68 (₩8,982) | ₩13,015 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (₩4,381) | ₩5,944 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (₩3,090) | ₩3,678 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (₩4,328) | ₩2,166 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (₩21,770) | ₩22,522 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (₩5,212) | ₩2,819 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 18 (₩2,446) | ₩2,980 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 43% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,500 (₩2,318,564) | ₩1,839,660 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,742 (₩1,820,614) | ₩1,187,480 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,657 (₩219,531) | ₩250,846 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,046 (₩1,728,351) | ₩1,200,300 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,969 (₩1,320,783) | ₩587,302 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 799 (₩105,899) | ₩81,680 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 365 (₩48,352) | ₩41,339 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,788 (₩501,821) | ₩352,573 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,609 (₩213,225) | ₩113,587 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (₩14,559) | ₩13,071 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 292 (₩38,710) | ₩13,039 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 59% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 845 (₩111,905) | ₩41,844 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (₩77,920) | ₩52,250 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (₩116,059) | ₩95,365 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,733 (₩229,567) | ₩173,054 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 32% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,339 (₩42,970,492) | ₩29,087,500 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₩2,051) | ₩1,439 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 772 (₩102,263) | ₩80,931 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 16% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (₩13,987) | ₩6,377 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (₩20,398) | ₩7,390 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 437 (₩57,940) | ₩96,192 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (₩7,297) | ₩21,662 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (₩6,696) | ₩8,130 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (₩10,626) | ₩8,324 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (₩2,987) | ₩1,815 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (₩3,104) | ₩2,204 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (₩60,517) | ₩17,384 | + 248% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 61% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (₩84,739) | ₩33,460 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (₩38,693) | ₩20,876 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (₩201,432) | ₩165,595 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (₩115,559) | ₩67,775 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (₩19,702) | ₩10,109 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (₩6,171) | ₩5,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 94 (₩12,488) | ₩5,279 | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,995 (₩661,728) | ₩669,053 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩1,500 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 508 (₩67,317) | ₩61,508 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (₩18,169) | ₩4,500 | + 304% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
132.486
KRW
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Cost of living in Norway is 44% more expensive than in South Korea
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