- Cost of Living
- Norway
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 45% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 209 (₩27,929) | ₩8,678 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 107 (₩14,356) | ₩6,404 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (₩9,964) | ₩5,427 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (₩2,421) | ₩2,577 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 (₩6,566) | ₩3,515 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (₩4,398) | ₩5,349 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (₩7,977) | ₩11,035 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 26 (₩3,483) | ₩6,701 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (₩2,549) | ₩4,209 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₩4,190) | ₩2,513 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (₩21,920) | ₩19,362 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (₩5,048) | ₩2,907 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (₩3,065) | ₩3,149 | - 3% | |
| 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 20,441 (₩2,730,245) | ₩1,489,180 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,429 (₩1,927,215) | ₩1,103,290 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,205 (₩428,019) | ₩172,687 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,119 (₩1,752,246) | ₩1,033,360 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,325 (₩1,379,040) | ₩630,573 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 2,111 (₩281,947) | ₩164,223 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 305 (₩40,737) | ₩25,674 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,005 (₩534,912) | ₩520,784 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 979 (₩130,785) | ₩102,722 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 141 (₩18,811) | ₩10,523 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 244 (₩32,544) | ₩15,137 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 26% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,029 (₩137,410) | ₩72,462 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 414 (₩55,308) | ₩53,941 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,112 (₩148,518) | ₩100,298 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,495 (₩199,700) | ₩162,813 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 45% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 327,004 (₩43,676,113) | ₩29,874,500 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₩2,002) | ₩1,527 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 719 (₩96,011) | ₩62,250 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 10% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (₩6,531) | ₩5,899 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 231 (₩30,875) | ₩9,743 | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 288 (₩38,530) | ₩35,877 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 35 (₩4,662) | ₩12,533 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (₩5,705) | ₩9,294 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 51 (₩6,873) | ₩6,121 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (₩3,476) | ₩3,845 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (₩3,128) | ₩2,228 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 321 (₩42,897) | ₩17,690 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 51% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 488 (₩65,165) | ₩29,617 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 255 (₩34,039) | ₩19,471 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 903 (₩120,649) | ₩105,754 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 891 (₩118,973) | ₩62,804 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 131 (₩17,450) | ₩10,090 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 45 (₩6,060) | ₩4,903 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 84 (₩11,153) | ₩4,757 | + 134% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,870 (₩650,440) | ₩609,338 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.76 (₩235) | ₩270 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 522 (₩69,708) | ₩80,616 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 118 (₩15,812) | ₩4,500 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
133.564
KRW
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,120 prices entered by 569 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 53% more expensive than in South Korea
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