- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 82% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 213 (£20) | £10 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 107 (£10) | £5.60 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (£7) | £3.66 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (£1.68) | £0.86 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (£4.52) | £2.64 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (£3.05) | £1.95 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (£5.61) | £4.51 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (£2.48) | £1.98 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (£1.74) | £0.85 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (£2.88) | £1.79 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 159 (£15) | £8 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (£3.52) | £1.79 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (£2.06) | £0.90 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,343 (£1,895) | £1,792 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,635 (£1,363) | £1,182 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,135 (£199) | £157 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,336 (£1,242) | £1,081 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,514 (£979) | £745 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,308 (£122) | £149 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 321 (£30) | £21 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,863 (£360) | £333 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 979 (£91) | £82 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 141 (£13) | £7 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 244 (£23) | £11 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 37% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,025 (£96) | £65 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 419 (£39) | £32 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,112 (£104) | £69 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,467 (£137) | £74 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 336,631 (£31,361) | £18,396 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (£1.40) | £1.21 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 719 (£67) | £100 | - 33% | |
| 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 59 (£5.47) | £3.26 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 231 (£22) | £8 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 305 (£28) | £69 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 35 (£3.25) | £3.29 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (£3.98) | £1.61 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 50 (£4.65) | £3.25 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (£2.42) | £1.76 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (£2.19) | £1.51 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 321 (£30) | £13 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 492 (£46) | £31 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 255 (£24) | £21 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 903 (£84) | £121 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 891 (£83) | £55 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 131 (£12) | £9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 45 (£4.24) | £2.97 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 84 (£8) | £4.38 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,870 (£454) | £408 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.80 (£0.17) | £0.14 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 522 (£49) | £45 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 118 (£11) | £10 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09316
GBP
/
NOK
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Cost of living in Norway is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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