Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 55% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 198 (£17) | £13 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 121 (£10) | £5.96 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (£6) | £3.44 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (£1.70) | £0.91 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (£4.09) | £2.80 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (£2.95) | £2.14 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 56 (£4.75) | £3.84 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (£2.49) | £2.11 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (£1.76) | £0.86 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (£2.70) | £1.96 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 174 (£15) | £9 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (£3.02) | £1.99 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (£2.16) | £1.12 | + 93% | |
| 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 22,152 (£1,871) | £2,120 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,092 (£1,444) | £1,663 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,531 (£214) | £191 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,337 (£1,127) | £1,417 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,416 (£880) | £952 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (£96) | £133 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 445 (£38) | £26 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (£382) | £308 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (£227) | £98 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (£8) | £7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (£42) | £13 | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (£81) | £68 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (£40) | £33 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (£84) | £76 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (£103) | £77 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 360,213 (£30,432) | £22,987 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (£1.83) | £1.67 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 813 (£69) | £97 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (£5.58) | £3.93 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (£10) | £9 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 393 (£33) | £96 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (£3.76) | £2.90 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (£3.53) | £1.89 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (£3.50) | £3.56 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (£2.18) | £2.01 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (£2.08) | £1.60 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 496 (£42) | £14 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 23% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (£57) | £34 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (£24) | £22 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (£117) | £122 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,067 (£90) | £60 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (£14) | £9 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (£3.94) | £3.14 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (£8) | £5.06 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (£503) | £521 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.32 (£0.11) | £0.14 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 470 (£40) | £38 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 138 (£12) | £12 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.08448
GBP
/
NOK
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Cost of living in Norway is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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