Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 72% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (£19) | £11 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (£11) | £5.77 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (£6) | £3.17 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (£1.78) | £0.86 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (£4.14) | £2.57 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (£3.21) | £1.89 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (£5.67) | £3.73 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (£2.87) | £1.93 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (£1.97) | £0.90 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (£2.68) | £1.73 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 160 (£14) | £8 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (£3.09) | £1.95 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (£1.69) | £0.93 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 18,061 (£1,560) | £1,760 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,193 (£1,139) | £1,045 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,328 (£115) | £141 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,005 (£1,123) | £1,004 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,667 (£835) | £814 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 830 (£72) | £91 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (£34) | £25 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (£345) | £318 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,544 (£133) | £75 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (£9) | £6 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (£24) | £12 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 49% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 893 (£77) | £65 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (£51) | £31 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (£76) | £72 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (£154) | £69 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (£30,456) | £20,789 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (£1.34) | £1.18 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 771 (£67) | £81 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 38% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (£9) | £3.03 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (£13) | £9 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (£35) | £78 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (£4.76) | £3.19 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (£4.36) | £1.48 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (£7) | £3.31 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (£1.95) | £1.88 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (£2.02) | £1.42 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (£39) | £14 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 34% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (£55) | £30 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (£25) | £18 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (£131) | £136 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (£75) | £55 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (£13) | £9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (£4.02) | £3.09 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (£8) | £4.51 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (£431) | £429 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.11 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (£47) | £32 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (£12) | £12 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.08636
GBP
/
NOK
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Cost of living in Norway is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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