Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 49% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 216 (£17) | £13 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 134 (£10) | £7 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (£5.71) | £3.45 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (£1.71) | £1.11 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 59 (£4.52) | £3.53 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 44 (£3.36) | £1.92 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (£4.90) | £4.26 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (£2.34) | £1.95 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (£1.75) | £0.93 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (£2.59) | £1.71 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 185 (£14) | £8 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (£2.97) | £2.24 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (£2.35) | £1.11 | + 111% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Norway is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,335 (£1,711) | £2,023 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,794 (£1,286) | £1,352 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,454 (£188) | £225 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,706 (£1,050) | £1,150 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,269 (£863) | £823 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,192 (£91) | £123 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 452 (£35) | £25 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (£371) | £306 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,332 (£179) | £93 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (£9) | £6 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 259 (£20) | £15 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 919 (£70) | £63 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 463 (£35) | £31 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,067 (£82) | £68 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,413 (£108) | £70 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 395,190 (£30,267) | £25,707 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (£1.67) | £1.52 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 827 (£63) | £91 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 101 (£8) | £4.12 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (£14) | £11 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (£42) | £112 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (£4.32) | £3.78 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (£3.55) | £1.69 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (£4.36) | £3.49 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (£2.49) | £2.13 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (£2.41) | £1.81 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 431 (£33) | £14 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 933 (£71) | £37 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 319 (£24) | £19 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,411 (£108) | £153 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,085 (£83) | £59 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 158 (£12) | £10 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (£3.60) | £3.27 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 102 (£8) | £4.89 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,690 (£436) | £417 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (£0.08) | £0.10 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 469 (£36) | £34 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 149 (£11) | £13 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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