Cost of living in Norway compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 20% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Norway | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 228 (€19) | €15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (€11) | €12 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 79 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 24 (€2.03) | €1.28 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (€4.63) | €3.34 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (€4.13) | €3.82 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 80 (€7) | €4.37 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (€2.76) | €2.24 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€1.89) | €1.12 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (€3.00) | €2.79 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 185 (€16) | €15 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (€2.85) | €3.07 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (€2.64) | €1.45 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 25% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Norway | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,700 (€2,010) | €1,765 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,199 (€1,544) | €1,403 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,630 (€223) | €97 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,177 (€1,372) | €1,075 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,495 (€1,060) | €842 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,101 (€178) | €47 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 474 (€40) | €17 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,556 (€641) | €292 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,600 (€136) | €119 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 99 (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 342 (€29) | €39 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 4% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Norway | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,040 (€88) | €91 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (€41) | €40 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,131 (€96) | €122 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,529 (€130) | €144 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 13% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Norway | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 410,570 (€34,823) | €30,027 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (€1.96) | €1.97 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 809 (€69) | €58 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 26% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Norway | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 91 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (€9) | €30 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 521 (€44) | €99 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 53 (€4.45) | €3.87 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (€3.13) | €2.90 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (€4.87) | €3.82 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 35 (€3.01) | €2.05 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (€2.30) | €2.28 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 494 (€42) | €26 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 10% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Norway | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (€67) | €42 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 321 (€27) | €32 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (€50) | €116 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (€88) | €79 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 159 (€14) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 (€4.27) | €4.63 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,946 (€504) | €714 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (€0.09) | €0.07 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 511 (€43) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (€13) | €10 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 977 prices entered by 171 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 15% more expensive than in Finland
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