- Cost of Living
- Norway
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 53% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 220 (₩30,511) | ₩8,985 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 114 (₩15,769) | ₩6,528 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 (₩10,179) | ₩4,957 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (₩2,590) | ₩2,498 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₩6,961) | ₩3,427 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (₩4,388) | ₩5,263 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (₩8,780) | ₩10,856 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (₩3,860) | ₩6,767 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₩2,904) | ₩4,225 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₩4,293) | ₩2,513 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (₩23,113) | ₩19,403 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (₩5,260) | ₩2,739 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (₩3,033) | ₩3,350 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 96% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,550 (₩2,854,938) | ₩1,541,380 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,718 (₩2,044,737) | ₩1,108,410 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,890 (₩401,551) | ₩148,919 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,598 (₩1,889,071) | ₩994,024 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,689 (₩1,484,963) | ₩612,536 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,133 (₩157,392) | ₩132,259 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 314 (₩43,553) | ₩25,690 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,579 (₩497,171) | ₩512,162 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 890 (₩123,679) | ₩97,084 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 158 (₩21,904) | ₩11,442 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (₩38,232) | ₩13,547 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 30% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,027 (₩142,614) | ₩83,855 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 432 (₩60,081) | ₩54,603 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,115 (₩154,923) | ₩96,827 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (₩209,368) | ₩153,217 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 48% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 333,057 (₩46,270,190) | ₩30,660,700 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₩2,134) | ₩1,556 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 732 (₩101,641) | ₩65,989 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 31% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (₩10,129) | ₩5,647 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (₩25,110) | ₩7,057 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 443 (₩61,608) | ₩32,530 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 45 (₩6,263) | ₩10,272 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (₩5,413) | ₩8,076 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (₩6,117) | ₩7,730 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 24 (₩3,353) | ₩3,061 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (₩3,849) | ₩2,686 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 363 (₩50,429) | ₩18,295 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 49% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 504 (₩69,987) | ₩30,601 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (₩35,339) | ₩20,654 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 974 (₩135,297) | ₩118,894 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 889 (₩123,544) | ₩60,511 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (₩18,687) | ₩9,150 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (₩6,628) | ₩4,929 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (₩12,018) | ₩4,728 | + 154% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,395 (₩610,604) | ₩597,994 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (₩310) | ₩382 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 498 (₩69,211) | ₩76,765 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (₩16,841) | ₩4,500 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
138.926
KRW
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,720 prices entered by 502 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 59% more expensive than in South Korea
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