Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 66% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 (£17) | £11 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 115 (£10) | £5.80 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 (£5.57) | £3.35 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (£1.60) | £0.84 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (£3.98) | £2.31 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (£3.00) | £1.95 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 69 (£5.71) | £4.09 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (£2.66) | £1.86 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (£1.89) | £0.94 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (£2.61) | £1.73 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 187 (£15) | £8 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (£3.03) | £1.93 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (£1.94) | £0.98 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,797 (£1,806) | £1,894 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,253 (£1,430) | £1,417 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,150 (£178) | £139 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,494 (£1,118) | £1,148 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,072 (£917) | £951 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,454 (£121) | £118 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 282 (£23) | £24 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,425 (£367) | £320 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,349 (£112) | £81 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (£10) | £6 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 273 (£23) | £11 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 931 (£77) | £68 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 356 (£29) | £30 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 965 (£80) | £70 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,586 (£131) | £74 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 330,244 (£27,366) | £19,748 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 17 (£1.37) | £1.27 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 757 (£63) | £87 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (£5.98) | £4.18 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (£9) | £8 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 672 (£56) | £87 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 33 (£2.75) | £3.20 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (£3.15) | £1.54 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (£3.92) | £3.27 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 30 (£2.51) | £1.68 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 30 (£2.49) | £1.46 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 408 (£34) | £13 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 537 (£45) | £29 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 269 (£22) | £20 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 869 (£72) | £113 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 949 (£79) | £57 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 130 (£11) | £9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (£3.83) | £3.01 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (£7) | £4.66 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,305 (£357) | £393 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (£0.12) | £0.11 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 484 (£40) | £36 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 (£10) | £11 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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