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 244 (€21) | €16 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (€11) | €11 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (€7) | €5.53 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 24 (€2.03) | €1.29 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (€4.90) | €4.08 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (€4.19) | €2.96 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (€2.98) | €2.82 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 25 (€2.11) | €1.81 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (€3.01) | €1.16 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 196 (€17) | €7 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (€2.96) | €2.02 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (€2.88) | €1.76 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,331 (€1,898) | €1,809 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,645 (€1,499) | €1,401 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,385 (€203) | €245 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,395 (€1,308) | €1,184 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,704 (€1,080) | €840 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,195 (€187) | €162 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (€40) | €31 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (€642) | €387 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,915 (€163) | €99 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 93 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 376 (€32) | €17 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 9% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,099 (€93) | €87 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 537 (€46) | €41 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,192 (€101) | €92 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (€138) | €133 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 391,669 (€33,282) | €29,862 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.89) | €1.72 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 747 (€63) | €50 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (€5.52) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 792 (€67) | €66 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (€4.35) | €4.64 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.19) | €2.83 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (€4.58) | €3.16 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (€3.32) | €2.04 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (€2.21) | €1.66 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 519 (€44) | €23 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Norway | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 511 (€43) | €43 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (€26) | €26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (€44) | €107 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 937 (€80) | €68 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (€14) | €11 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (€4.42) | €4.09 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (€9) | €4.49 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (€585) | €623 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (€0.09) | €0.13 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 547 (€46) | €40 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 141 (€12) | €8 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.08498
EUR
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,480 prices entered by 412 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Germany
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Germany
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Germany
- Cost of living in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Germany
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in Germany
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 69% more expensive than in Germany
- Cost of living in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Germany
- Cost of living in Andorra is 10% more expensive than in Germany
- Cost of living in Angola is 39% cheaper than in Germany