Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Norway is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (£16) | £13 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (£5.73) | £4.26 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (£1.71) | £1.20 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (£3.76) | £3.63 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (£3.63) | £2.28 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (£4.67) | £5.34 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (£2.34) | £2.13 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (£1.66) | £0.89 | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (£2.54) | £1.97 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (£13) | £10 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (£2.62) | £2.36 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (£2.37) | £1.04 | + 127% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Norway is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (£1,674) | £1,997 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (£1,285) | £1,637 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (£191) | £229 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (£1,122) | £1,818 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (£871) | £1,060 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (£192) | £190 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (£35) | £26 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (£341) | £324 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (£138) | £83 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (£22) | £16 | + 38% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (£70) | £73 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (£35) | £32 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (£80) | £81 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (£105) | £83 | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (£31,917) | £25,126 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (£1.62) | £1.44 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (£60) | £85 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (£7) | £5.04 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (£9) | £8 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (£36) | £74 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (£3.81) | £4.77 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (£3.21) | £1.97 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (£4.25) | £3.78 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (£2.82) | £2.39 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (£2.09) | £1.77 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (£33) | £14 | + 136% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (£58) | £40 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (£24) | £19 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (£43) | £124 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (£77) | £69 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (£12) | £11 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (£3.58) | £3.71 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (£8) | £5.75 | + 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (£406) | £537 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (£0.07) | £0.28 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (£37) | £35 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (£11) | £14 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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