Cost of living in Norway compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 74% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (€21) | €12 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 121 (€12) | €8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 70 (€7) | €3.59 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (€2.12) | €0.98 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (€4.76) | €2.97 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (€3.62) | €2.66 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (€7) | €5.14 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (€3.11) | €2.39 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (€2.28) | €1.52 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (€3.06) | €0.90 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 154 (€15) | €7 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (€3.66) | €1.75 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (€1.96) | €1.28 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,980 (€1,699) | €1,463 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,111 (€1,312) | €1,199 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,241 (€124) | €166 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,799 (€1,281) | €919 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,943 (€895) | €689 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 722 (€72) | €119 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (€40) | €26 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (€400) | €369 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,233 (€123) | €100 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (€11) | €5.79 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (€27) | €15 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 946 (€95) | €74 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (€59) | €35 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 895 (€90) | €86 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (€178) | €115 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (€35,292) | €22,547 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.55) | €1.32 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 774 (€77) | €71 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 73% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (€11) | €6 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (€15) | €9 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (€41) | €50 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (€5.51) | €2.85 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (€5.06) | €2.05 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (€8) | €2.12 | + 278% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (€2.26) | €1.33 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 22 (€2.25) | €1.55 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 427 (€43) | €20 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 54% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 629 (€63) | €36 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 298 (€30) | €22 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (€152) | €119 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 994 (€99) | €55 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 145 (€14) | €8 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.73) | €3.34 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (€9) | €3.65 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (€500) | €486 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (€53) | €35 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (€14) | €7 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 38% more expensive than in Germany
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