- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 86% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 221 (£21) | £11 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (£11) | £5.62 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (£7) | £3.65 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (£1.75) | £0.87 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (£4.70) | £2.70 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (£2.93) | £1.95 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (£5.89) | £4.49 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (£2.59) | £1.97 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (£1.93) | £0.86 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (£2.88) | £1.81 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (£16) | £9 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (£3.55) | £1.82 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (£2.07) | £0.91 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,635 (£1,937) | £1,839 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,625 (£1,373) | £1,203 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,890 (£271) | £152 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,430 (£1,261) | £1,122 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,723 (£1,006) | £767 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,147 (£108) | £152 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 314 (£29) | £21 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,579 (£336) | £334 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 890 (£84) | £84 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 158 (£15) | £6 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (£26) | £11 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 42% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,027 (£96) | £63 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 435 (£41) | £32 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,115 (£105) | £70 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (£141) | £71 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 333,057 (£31,259) | £18,229 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (£1.44) | £1.23 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 729 (£68) | £95 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (£7) | £3.22 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (£17) | £8 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 443 (£42) | £71 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 45 (£4.23) | £3.41 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (£3.66) | £1.52 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (£4.13) | £3.24 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 24 (£2.27) | £1.76 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (£2.66) | £1.53 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 375 (£35) | £13 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 504 (£47) | £31 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (£24) | £21 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 974 (£91) | £116 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 889 (£83) | £56 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (£13) | £9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (£4.57) | £2.96 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (£8) | £4.35 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,359 (£409) | £402 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (£0.21) | £0.15 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 498 (£47) | £43 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (£11) | £10 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09386
GBP
/
NOK
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Cost of living in Norway is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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