Cost of living in Norway compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 39% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 202 (€19) | €15 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 120 (€11) | €9 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (€7) | €5.15 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (€1.91) | €1.20 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 54 (€5.09) | €3.52 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (€3.47) | €2.75 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 59 (€5.55) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (€2.71) | €2.64 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (€2.04) | €1.79 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (€2.98) | €0.94 | + 218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 180 (€17) | €7 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (€3.40) | €1.93 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (€2.34) | €1.65 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,915 (€2,147) | €1,959 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,856 (€1,579) | €1,501 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,191 (€299) | €189 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,093 (€1,227) | €1,250 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,049 (€942) | €930 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (€107) | €170 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 445 (€42) | €33 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,824 (€452) | €421 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (€326) | €161 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 86 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (€46) | €18 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 13% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (€90) | €84 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (€44) | €36 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (€94) | €88 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (€114) | €121 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 360,840 (€33,807) | €25,366 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€2.11) | €1.97 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 818 (€77) | €74 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (€6) | €11 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (€44) | €90 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (€4.17) | €3.58 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (€3.81) | €2.67 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.60) | €3.62 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (€2.45) | €1.69 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (€2.20) | €1.58 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (€43) | €21 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 43% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 1,044 (€98) | €39 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (€130) | €153 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 974 (€91) | €58 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (€14) | €11 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (€4.89) | €3.43 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 92 (€9) | €4.04 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (€558) | €583 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.37 (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (€43) | €43 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (€14) | €8 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,465 prices entered by 427 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 21% more expensive than in Germany
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