Cost of living in Norway compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 19% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 216 (€19) | €19 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 134 (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (€1.97) | €1.28 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 59 (€5.22) | €4.44 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 44 (€3.87) | €3.08 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (€5.66) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (€2.70) | €2.90 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (€2.02) | €1.94 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (€2.99) | €2.01 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 185 (€16) | €10 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (€3.43) | €2.30 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (€2.71) | €1.23 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 28% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,335 (€1,974) | €1,561 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,794 (€1,484) | €1,240 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,454 (€217) | €192 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,706 (€1,211) | €1,022 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,269 (€996) | €754 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,192 (€105) | €98 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 452 (€40) | €28 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (€428) | €388 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,332 (€206) | €89 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 259 (€23) | €14 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 919 (€81) | €97 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 463 (€41) | €35 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,067 (€94) | €93 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,413 (€125) | €119 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 19% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 395,190 (€34,929) | €27,613 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.93) | €1.90 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 827 (€73) | €59 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 46% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 101 (€9) | €4.32 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (€16) | €7 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (€48) | €30 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (€4.99) | €4.31 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (€4.10) | €4.16 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (€5.03) | €3.51 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (€2.88) | €2.64 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (€2.78) | €2.40 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 431 (€38) | €21 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Norway | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 933 (€82) | €48 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 319 (€28) | €23 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,411 (€125) | €65 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,085 (€96) | €55 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 158 (€14) | €11 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.15) | €4.26 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 102 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,690 (€503) | €396 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (€0.09) | €0.38 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 469 (€41) | €33 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 149 (€13) | €10 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 20% more expensive than in France
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