Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Norway is 38% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 234 (£17) | £15 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 139 (£10) | £8 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 83 (£5.96) | £3.98 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (£1.75) | £1.11 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 63 (£4.48) | £3.74 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (£3.46) | £2.43 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 95 (£7) | £4.86 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 36 (£2.59) | £2.18 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 27 (£1.96) | £0.92 | + 115% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 42 (£3.02) | £2.13 | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 206 (£15) | £10 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (£2.57) | £2.23 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 35 (£2.49) | £1.08 | + 131% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Norway is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,446 (£1,604) | £2,775 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,733 (£1,267) | £2,113 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,397 (£171) | £181 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,022 (£1,073) | £1,877 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,439 (£889) | £1,256 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,231 (£159) | £141 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 346 (£25) | £27 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (£540) | £276 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,190 (£156) | £85 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 137 (£10) | £7 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 462 (£33) | £14 | + 134% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,088 (£78) | £72 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 537 (£38) | £35 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,276 (£91) | £82 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (£116) | £85 | + 37% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (£26,176) | £28,239 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (£1.61) | £1.43 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 761 (£54) | £112 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (£4.64) | £3.37 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (£8) | £8 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 677 (£48) | £62 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (£3.66) | £3.98 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (£2.68) | £1.90 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (£3.85) | £4.03 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (£2.80) | £2.16 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (£1.86) | £1.84 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 556 (£40) | £15 | + 161% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 511 (£37) | £39 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (£22) | £23 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (£37) | £109 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 937 (£67) | £67 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (£12) | £12 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (£3.72) | £3.69 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 108 (£8) | £5.87 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (£492) | £429 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (£0.08) | £0.11 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (£39) | £40 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 141 (£10) | £15 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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