Cost of living in Norway compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (148元) | 46元 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (80元) | 41元 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 68 (44元) | 16元 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (15元) | 19元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (38元) | 20元 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 42 (28元) | 11元 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 55 (36元) | 60元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (20元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (14元) | 6元 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (21元) | 6元 | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (111元) | 109元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (25元) | 9元 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 29 (19元) | 17元 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,662 (14,213元) | 16,162元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 15,755 (10,337元) | 9,247元 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,348 (1,540元) | 412元 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,140 (7,965元) | 7,751元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,733 (6,386元) | 4,091元 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,015 (666元) | 259元 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 554 (364元) | 118元 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,457 (2,268元) | 1,394元 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (2,282元) | 711元 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 86 (57元) | 53元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 453 (297元) | 56元 | + 433% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 835 (548元) | 523元 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 463 (304元) | 253元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 966 (634元) | 622元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,132 (743元) | 857元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 407,109 (267,104元) | 161,881元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (14元) | 9元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 849 (557元) | 212元 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 71 (47元) | 34元 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (76元) | 30元 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 646 (424元) | 338元 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (29元) | 47元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (27元) | 23元 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (25元) | 37元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (17元) | 15元 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (15元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (298元) | 61元 | + 387% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Norway | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 890 (584元) | 267元 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 301 (197元) | 117元 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (911元) | 1,234元 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 980 (643元) | 333元 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (100元) | 78元 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (30元) | 29元 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 96 (63元) | 14元 | + 368% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (3,904元) | 3,494元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.06 (0.70元) | 0.20元 | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 408 (267元) | 436元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 138 (91元) | 26元 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.656
CNY
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,497 prices entered by 196 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 60% more expensive than in China
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