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Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 43% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 207 (₩27,624) | ₩9,039 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (₩14,813) | ₩6,379 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 (₩8,830) | ₩5,040 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (₩2,482) | ₩2,592 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₩6,643) | ₩4,035 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (₩4,240) | ₩5,887 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (₩8,852) | ₩12,725 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (₩3,697) | ₩6,582 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₩2,769) | ₩5,233 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₩4,173) | ₩2,368 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 168 (₩22,376) | ₩25,551 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 40 (₩5,367) | ₩2,560 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (₩3,159) | ₩2,792 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 102% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,958 (₩2,798,866) | ₩1,301,470 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,363 (₩1,918,208) | ₩1,061,050 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,794 (₩373,071) | ₩162,088 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,143 (₩1,755,173) | ₩792,485 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,480 (₩1,399,547) | ₩526,218 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,258 (₩168,021) | ₩84,737 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 311 (₩41,490) | ₩28,283 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,896 (₩520,303) | ₩427,447 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,078 (₩143,934) | ₩82,305 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 100 (₩13,302) | ₩9,561 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (₩37,590) | ₩21,912 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 43% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 979 (₩130,754) | ₩78,411 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 399 (₩53,238) | ₩40,086 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,080 (₩144,207) | ₩108,514 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (₩201,264) | ₩129,885 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 59% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 322,233 (₩43,033,688) | ₩28,304,900 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (₩2,158) | ₩1,480 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 748 (₩99,950) | ₩58,054 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 27% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 74 (₩9,904) | ₩5,574 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (₩16,142) | ₩8,346 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 373 (₩49,856) | ₩18,483 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 37 (₩4,961) | ₩13,179 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (₩5,087) | ₩6,833 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (₩5,633) | ₩10,222 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (₩3,885) | ₩2,177 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (₩3,544) | ₩2,752 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 387 (₩51,712) | ₩15,001 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 52% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 538 (₩71,784) | ₩33,637 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 265 (₩35,431) | ₩21,226 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 744 (₩99,311) | ₩186,616 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 908 (₩121,260) | ₩59,297 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (₩18,071) | ₩10,057 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 51 (₩6,820) | ₩5,173 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (₩11,693) | ₩4,727 | + 147% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,274 (₩570,730) | ₩588,221 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.88 (₩252) | ₩169 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 439 (₩58,609) | ₩81,212 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 (₩16,631) | ₩4,544 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
133.548
KRW
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,672 prices entered by 407 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 61% more expensive than in South Korea
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