Cost of living in Norway compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Norway | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (73 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (45 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (27 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (18 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (17 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 175% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (22 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (59 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (11 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | + 100% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Norway | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (7,845 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (6,020 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (897 ₪) | 675 ₪ | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (5,258 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (4,082 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (900 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 150% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (163 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (1,599 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (649 ₪) | 538 ₪ | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (32 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (102 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 78% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Norway | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (330 ₪) | 296 ₪ | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (166 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (375 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (494 ₪) | 486 ₪ | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 16% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Norway | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (149,576 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (280 ₪) | 224 ₪ | + 25% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 11% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Norway | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (35 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (42 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (168 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (18 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (15 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (20 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (13 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (10 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (156 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 144% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 11% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Norway | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (272 ₪) | 159 ₪ | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (110 ₪) | 86 ₪ | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (202 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (362 ₪) | 329 ₪ | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (57 ₪) | 52 ₪ | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (17 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (36 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (1,903 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (0.33 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (173 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (53 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 53% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.34692
ILS
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,427 prices entered by 176 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 14% more expensive than in Israel
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