Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 51% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 71% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 253 (252 kr) | 108 kr | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (131 kr) | 80 kr | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 76 (76 kr) | 58 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (23 kr) | 15 kr | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 56 (56 kr) | 37 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (48 kr) | 30 kr | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 84 (83 kr) | 48 kr | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (30 kr) | 28 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (23 kr) | 12 kr | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (35 kr) | 18 kr | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 225 (225 kr) | 98 kr | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (35 kr) | 20 kr | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (27 kr) | 22 kr | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 75% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 25,694 (25,628 kr) | 13,652 kr | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,347 (17,302 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,595 (2,589 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,512 (15,472 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,921 (10,893 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,442 (1,438 kr) | 410 kr | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 416 (415 kr) | 275 kr | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,722 (3,713 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,394 (1,390 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (98 kr) | 67 kr | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 286 (285 kr) | 203 kr | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 37% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 982 (980 kr) | 937 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 648 (646 kr) | 419 kr | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,070 (1,068 kr) | 966 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,850 (1,845 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 36% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 381,440 (380,463 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 817 (815 kr) | 564 kr | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 232 (231 kr) | 307 kr | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 40% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 50 (50 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (112 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 656 (654 kr) | 261 kr | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (45 kr) | 41 kr | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (43 kr) | 31 kr | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (54 kr) | 28 kr | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 24 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (27 kr) | 21 kr | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 514 (513 kr) | 274 kr | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 27% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Oslo | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 721 (719 kr) | 415 kr | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 312 (311 kr) | 267 kr | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,142 (1,139 kr) | 819 kr | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 922 (920 kr) | 847 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 154 (154 kr) | 138 kr | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 68 (68 kr) | 40 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 97 (96 kr) | 70 kr | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,700 (4,688 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (1.30 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 548 (547 kr) | 286 kr | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (148 kr) | 66 kr | + 124% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 380 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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