Cost of living in Norway compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 216 (€18) | €17 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (€11) | €9 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (€6) | €3.86 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (€1.91) | €1.03 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (€4.37) | €3.11 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 44 (€3.77) | €2.27 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (€5.54) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (€2.63) | €1.90 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€1.88) | €1.34 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (€2.93) | €1.06 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 186 (€16) | €7 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (€3.34) | €2.03 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (€2.56) | €1.02 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 51% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,284 (€1,901) | €1,321 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,773 (€1,431) | €892 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,455 (€209) | €122 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,003 (€1,195) | €840 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,419 (€974) | €622 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,329 (€113) | €81 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 462 (€39) | €27 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,482 (€382) | €336 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,892 (€161) | €103 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 105 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 262 (€22) | €11 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 10% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 878 (€75) | €78 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 446 (€38) | €32 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (€92) | €84 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,210 (€103) | €88 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 66% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 377,982 (€32,246) | €27,016 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.88) | €1.64 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 815 (€70) | €30 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 33% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (€9) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 135 (€12) | €6 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 496 (€42) | €61 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 54 (€4.65) | €3.83 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (€3.69) | €2.66 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (€4.90) | €3.09 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (€3.33) | €2.07 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (€2.60) | €1.84 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 423 (€36) | €16 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 37% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 743 (€63) | €33 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 315 (€27) | €16 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 837 (€71) | €61 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,046 (€89) | €47 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (€14) | €10 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.02) | €2.66 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (€9) | €4.49 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,611 (€393) | €520 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (€0.08) | €0.15 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 476 (€41) | €48 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (€13) | €5.24 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 48% more expensive than in Spain
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