- Cost of Living
- Norway
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 49% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 222 (₩29,846) | ₩8,727 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 110 (₩14,797) | ₩6,539 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (₩9,612) | ₩5,389 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (₩2,482) | ₩2,605 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₩6,766) | ₩3,609 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 34 (₩4,516) | ₩5,350 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 (₩8,214) | ₩10,042 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (₩3,640) | ₩6,947 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (₩2,546) | ₩4,209 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₩4,139) | ₩2,612 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (₩22,285) | ₩19,027 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 37 (₩5,009) | ₩2,695 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (₩2,927) | ₩3,141 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 92% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,579 (₩2,762,629) | ₩1,523,360 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,567 (₩1,955,523) | ₩1,068,520 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,105 (₩416,799) | ₩145,685 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,470 (₩1,808,308) | ₩996,371 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,848 (₩1,456,298) | ₩614,461 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,266 (₩169,946) | ₩145,621 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 335 (₩44,930) | ₩27,564 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,611 (₩484,770) | ₩532,530 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 853 (₩114,572) | ₩98,292 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 150 (₩20,168) | ₩10,886 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 270 (₩36,288) | ₩13,123 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 33% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,034 (₩138,770) | ₩81,904 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 456 (₩61,186) | ₩51,241 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,121 (₩150,526) | ₩102,290 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,519 (₩203,939) | ₩163,609 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 47% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 342,002 (₩45,912,755) | ₩30,507,600 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₩2,045) | ₩1,534 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 725 (₩97,307) | ₩63,503 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 15% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 56 (₩7,556) | ₩5,744 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 212 (₩28,494) | ₩9,743 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 455 (₩61,094) | ₩34,694 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 41 (₩5,437) | ₩14,237 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (₩5,416) | ₩9,298 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (₩5,599) | ₩7,147 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (₩3,037) | ₩3,285 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (₩3,615) | ₩2,373 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 354 (₩47,534) | ₩18,875 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 62% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 496 (₩66,564) | ₩31,416 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (₩34,080) | ₩20,260 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 910 (₩122,212) | ₩104,758 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 894 (₩120,007) | ₩59,552 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 133 (₩17,806) | ₩8,912 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (₩6,356) | ₩4,964 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (₩11,652) | ₩4,695 | + 148% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,463 (₩599,115) | ₩600,313 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (₩299) | ₩170 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 502 (₩67,364) | ₩80,946 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 120 (₩16,167) | ₩4,500 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
134.247
KRW
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,861 prices entered by 535 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 58% more expensive than in South Korea
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