Cost of living in Norway compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 55% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 227 (€19) | €18 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 136 (€12) | €10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (€7) | €3.85 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 24 (€2.01) | €1.04 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (€4.98) | €2.88 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (€4.19) | €2.06 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (€5.98) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (€2.99) | €2.04 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 25 (€2.12) | €1.50 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (€2.92) | €1.14 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 204 (€17) | €7 | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (€2.92) | €2.08 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 33 (€2.84) | €1.03 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 58% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,487 (€2,007) | €1,478 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,117 (€1,548) | €1,004 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,385 (€204) | €112 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,052 (€1,371) | €936 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,898 (€1,102) | €682 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,195 (€188) | €77 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (€40) | €27 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (€646) | €315 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,915 (€164) | €92 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 93 (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 376 (€32) | €12 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 34% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,043 (€89) | €74 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 537 (€46) | €32 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,192 (€102) | €85 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (€138) | €91 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 69% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 391,669 (€33,463) | €26,530 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.90) | €1.55 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 749 (€64) | €28 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 18% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (€5.55) | €9 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 518 (€44) | €58 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 53 (€4.49) | €4.03 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.20) | €2.84 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (€4.61) | €2.90 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (€3.34) | €1.81 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.23) | €2.19 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 519 (€44) | €16 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 9% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Norway | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 543 (€46) | €36 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 306 (€26) | €17 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (€45) | €51 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 986 (€84) | €50 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (€14) | €11 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (€4.45) | €2.87 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (€9) | €4.54 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,807 (€582) | €535 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (€0.09) | €0.31 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 518 (€44) | €50 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (€13) | €5.40 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 48% more expensive than in Spain
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