- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 84% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 (£20) | £11 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (£10) | £5.59 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (£7) | £3.62 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (£1.71) | £0.87 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (£4.58) | £2.67 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (£2.96) | £1.92 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (£5.87) | £4.53 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (£2.61) | £1.97 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (£1.96) | £0.84 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (£2.87) | £1.76 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (£15) | £9 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (£3.54) | £1.82 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (£2.04) | £0.92 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,511 (£1,888) | £1,861 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,695 (£1,353) | £1,203 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,936 (£178) | £159 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,259 (£1,221) | £1,142 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,598 (£976) | £789 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,103 (£102) | £145 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 318 (£29) | £22 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,684 (£339) | £337 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 962 (£89) | £85 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 134 (£12) | £6 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (£26) | £11 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 41% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,035 (£95) | £63 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 451 (£42) | £32 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (£99) | £70 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,464 (£135) | £72 | + 86% | |
| 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 324,117 (£29,839) | £18,384 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (£1.43) | £1.25 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 736 (£68) | £94 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 79 (£7) | £3.38 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (£17) | £8 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 456 (£42) | £74 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (£3.96) | £3.48 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (£3.44) | £1.52 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (£3.82) | £3.22 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (£2.49) | £1.80 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (£2.54) | £1.54 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 338 (£31) | £13 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 29% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 520 (£48) | £31 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 261 (£24) | £21 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 (£86) | £115 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 879 (£81) | £54 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 136 (£13) | £9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (£4.27) | £2.97 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (£8) | £4.36 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,339 (£399) | £401 | - 0% | |
| 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 502 (£46) | £43 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (£11) | £10 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09206
GBP
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NOK
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Cost of living in Norway is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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