Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 232% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia)
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| Food | + 409% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 409% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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| Oslo | Sochi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 223 (руб 2,047) | руб 356 | + 475% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 135 (руб 1,241) | руб 239 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (руб 682) | руб 123 | + 454% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (руб 201) | руб 61 | + 230% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 57 (руб 528) | руб 82 | + 543% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 40 (руб 365) | руб 94 | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 62 (руб 573) | руб 298 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (руб 269) | руб 68 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (руб 198) | руб 32 | + 509% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (руб 313) | руб 63 | + 399% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 192 (руб 1,763) | руб 546 | + 223% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (руб 352) | руб 89 | + 294% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 35 (руб 317) | руб 36 | + 771% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 232% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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| Oslo | Sochi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,451 (руб 215,240) | руб 79,184 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,903 (руб 164,315) | руб 54,653 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,622 (руб 24,062) | руб 6,097 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,844 (руб 136,237) | руб 44,652 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,488 (руб 114,620) | руб 28,488 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,171 (руб 10,752) | руб 3,741 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 431 (руб 3,953) | руб 591 | + 569% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,722 (руб 34,163) | руб 35,346 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,394 (руб 12,793) | руб 8,711 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (руб 899) | руб 461 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 302 (руб 2,776) | руб 305 | + 811% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 106% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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| Oslo | Sochi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 900 (руб 8,263) | руб 4,633 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 657 (руб 6,027) | руб 2,721 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,080 (руб 9,917) | руб 4,171 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,414 (руб 12,978) | руб 7,021 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 280% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 280% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 389,548 (руб 3,575,319) | руб 1,240,070 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (руб 204) | руб 45 | + 354% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 827 (руб 7,592) | руб 1,900 | + 300% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 276 (руб 2,537) | руб 637 | + 298% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 118% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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| Oslo | Sochi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (руб 454) | руб 511 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (руб 1,028) | руб 547 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 563 (руб 5,167) | руб 1,696 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 43 (руб 392) | руб 350 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (руб 351) | руб 220 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (руб 433) | руб 246 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (руб 200) | руб 77 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (руб 258) | руб 88 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 489 (руб 4,487) | руб 579 | + 675% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 121% more expensive than in Sochi (Russia) | ||||
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| Oslo | Sochi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 702 (руб 6,445) | руб 2,176 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (руб 2,959) | руб 793 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,142 (руб 10,484) | руб 3,411 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,123 (руб 10,305) | руб 4,993 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 154 (руб 1,414) | руб 508 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (руб 473) | руб 172 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 101 (руб 931) | руб 250 | + 272% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,700 (руб 43,141) | руб 49,999 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.10 (руб 10) | руб 2.62 | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 496 (руб 4,551) | руб 4,979 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 152 (руб 1,399) | руб 137 | + 921% | |
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TOTAL | + 232% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 432 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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