Cost of living in Norway compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 59% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (46 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (25 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 68 (14 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (4.61 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (12 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 42 (9 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 55 (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (6 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (4.25 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (7 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (35 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (8 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 29 (5.89 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 129% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,662 (4,452 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 15,755 (3,238 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,348 (483 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,305 (2,529 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,733 (2,000 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,015 (209 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 554 (114 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,457 (711 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (715 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 86 (18 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 453 (93 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 1390% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 194% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 835 (172 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 463 (95 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 966 (198 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,132 (233 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 153% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 407,109 (83,667 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (4.48 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 849 (174 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 92% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 71 (15 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (24 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 646 (133 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (9 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (5.38 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (4.82 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (93 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 1119% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 79% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Norway | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 890 (183 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 507% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 301 (62 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (285 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 980 (201 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (31 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 96 (20 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (1,223 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.06 (0.22 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 408 (84 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 139 (28 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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FJD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 505 prices entered by 87 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 108% more expensive than in Fiji
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