Cost of living in Norway compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 54% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Norway | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 202 (€19) | €14 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 120 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (€7) | €4.64 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (€1.88) | €1.53 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 (€4.58) | €4.61 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (€3.44) | €1.79 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 59 (€5.51) | €5.16 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (€2.71) | €1.74 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (€2.13) | €0.96 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (€2.96) | €1.47 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (€16) | €9 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (€3.37) | €2.26 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (€2.33) | €1.04 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 110% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Norway | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,577 (€2,099) | €855 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,698 (€1,552) | €679 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,191 (€297) | €210 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,093 (€1,217) | €523 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,049 (€934) | €416 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (€106) | €134 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 445 (€41) | €26 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,824 (€448) | €333 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (€323) | €102 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (€46) | €7 | + 569% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 24% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Norway | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (€90) | €77 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (€44) | €34 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (€93) | €84 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (€113) | €92 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 74% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Norway | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 360,840 (€33,543) | €22,349 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€2.09) | €2.10 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 819 (€76) | €30 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 22% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Norway | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (€6) | €5.36 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (€11) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (€44) | €39 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (€4.14) | €3.87 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (€3.78) | €3.36 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (€3.58) | €4.42 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (€2.43) | €2.39 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (€2.18) | €2.82 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (€42) | €13 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 26% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Norway | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (€63) | €33 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (€27) | €16 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (€129) | €35 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,044 (€97) | €48 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (€16) | €11 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.34) | €3.50 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (€8) | €4.00 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (€553) | €367 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.37 (€0.13) | €0.46 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (€43) | €39 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (€14) | €4.38 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 63% more expensive than in Greece
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