Cost of living in Norway compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 35% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 228 (€20) | €17 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (€6) | €5.23 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (€1.91) | €1.44 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (€5.00) | €3.80 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 43 (€3.73) | €2.48 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (€5.24) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (€2.65) | €2.21 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€1.85) | €1.80 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (€2.88) | €1.54 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (€15) | €7 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (€3.37) | €2.21 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (€2.60) | €1.30 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 57% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,978 (€1,909) | €1,184 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,687 (€1,450) | €817 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,056 (€179) | €159 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,484 (€1,171) | €795 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,179 (€971) | €666 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,291 (€112) | €105 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 465 (€40) | €22 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (€421) | €285 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,332 (€203) | €141 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (€10) | €6 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 249 (€22) | €11 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 875 (€76) | €72 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 444 (€39) | €37 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,038 (€90) | €95 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,104 (€96) | €109 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 48% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 395,190 (€34,331) | €27,174 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (€1.90) | €1.85 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 823 (€71) | €37 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 101 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (€16) | €11 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 584 (€51) | €86 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (€4.90) | €5.40 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 45 (€3.90) | €3.72 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (€4.94) | €3.27 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (€2.83) | €2.38 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (€2.74) | €2.45 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 453 (€39) | €18 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Norway | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 933 (€81) | €39 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (€28) | €17 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,411 (€123) | €79 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,073 (€93) | €78 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (€13) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (€4.04) | €1.95 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 101 (€9) | €4.88 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,690 (€494) | €686 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (€0.09) | €0.36 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 457 (€40) | €62 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (€13) | €5.62 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 36% more expensive than in Italy
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