- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 80% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 214 (£20) | £11 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 113 (£10) | £5.64 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (£6) | £3.72 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (£1.71) | £0.86 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (£4.55) | £2.64 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (£2.81) | £1.93 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (£5.84) | £4.65 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (£2.50) | £1.99 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (£1.99) | £0.82 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (£2.85) | £1.78 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (£15) | £9 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (£3.50) | £1.85 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (£2.17) | £0.93 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,632 (£1,879) | £1,943 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,640 (£1,333) | £1,248 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,743 (£250) | £158 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,359 (£1,217) | £1,246 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,328 (£941) | £826 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,371 (£125) | £122 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (£28) | £22 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,744 (£341) | £341 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,054 (£96) | £86 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 107 (£10) | £7 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 267 (£24) | £11 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 985 (£90) | £66 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 399 (£36) | £33 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (£98) | £72 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,481 (£135) | £75 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 (£28,776) | £18,837 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (£1.42) | £1.27 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 742 (£68) | £98 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (£7) | £3.40 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 110 (£10) | £8 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 404 (£37) | £75 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 (£3.49) | £3.55 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (£3.50) | £1.53 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 43 (£3.91) | £3.31 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (£2.53) | £1.83 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (£2.49) | £1.56 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 337 (£31) | £12 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 501 (£46) | £31 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 266 (£24) | £21 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (£79) | £107 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 848 (£77) | £57 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 138 (£13) | £9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (£4.42) | £3.03 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (£8) | £4.48 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,375 (£398) | £400 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.39 (£0.22) | £0.16 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 473 (£43) | £45 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (£11) | £10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.09107
GBP
/
NOK
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Cost of living in Norway is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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