Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 40% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 88% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 88% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 218 (£18) | £8 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (£10) | £5.80 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (£5.83) | £3.56 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (£1.75) | £0.86 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 60 (£4.87) | £2.33 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 40 (£3.28) | £1.58 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (£4.88) | £5.77 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (£2.34) | £1.49 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (£1.77) | £0.72 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (£2.64) | £2.19 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 174 (£14) | £8 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 33 (£2.73) | £1.79 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 28 (£2.28) | £0.77 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 35% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,567 (£1,926) | £1,319 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,470 (£1,428) | £939 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,168 (£177) | £204 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,861 (£1,133) | £1,030 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,769 (£880) | £766 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,326 (£108) | £130 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 449 (£37) | £21 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,598 (£294) | £340 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,449 (£118) | £75 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 109 (£9) | £6 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 342 (£28) | £10 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 14% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 938 (£77) | £68 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 453 (£37) | £35 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 915 (£75) | £64 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,148 (£94) | £50 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 28% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 361,694 (£29,567) | £18,006 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (£1.77) | £1.39 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 810 (£66) | £58 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 253 (£21) | £13 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 10% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 50 (£4.09) | £2.41 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 93 (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 951 (£78) | £124 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 37 (£3.03) | £2.56 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (£3.04) | £1.28 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (£3.34) | £2.23 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 21 (£1.74) | £1.68 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (£2.00) | £1.14 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (£36) | £10 | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 45% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Oslo | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 628 (£51) | £22 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 296 (£24) | £16 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,135 (£93) | £78 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 901 (£74) | £52 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 152 (£12) | £7 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (£3.86) | £2.85 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (£7) | £3.62 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,434 (£362) | £324 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (£0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 471 (£39) | £21 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 144 (£12) | £11 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 337 prices entered by 64 different people.
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