Cost of living in Norway compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 165% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (Shilling2,680) | Shilling624 | + 330% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (Shilling1,559) | Shilling754 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (Shilling857) | Shilling379 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (Shilling273) | Shilling119 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (Shilling718) | Shilling226 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (Shilling509) | Shilling114 | + 347% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (Shilling724) | Shilling706 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (Shilling372) | Shilling275 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Shilling256) | Shilling109 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (Shilling405) | Shilling236 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (Shilling2,069) | Shilling1,461 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (Shilling518) | Shilling192 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (Shilling391) | Shilling59 | + 564% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 104% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (Shilling273,046) | Shilling131,875 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (Shilling205,473) | Shilling56,145 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (Shilling29,895) | Shilling15,047 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (Shilling165,006) | Shilling54,933 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (Shilling133,812) | Shilling23,400 | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (Shilling18,573) | Shilling8,455 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (Shilling5,468) | Shilling5,873 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (Shilling60,370) | Shilling43,137 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (Shilling42,168) | Shilling23,937 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (Shilling1,227) | Shilling700 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (Shilling5,153) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 139% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (Shilling10,456) | Shilling2,095 | + 399% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (Shilling5,251) | Shilling2,759 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (Shilling12,619) | Shilling5,660 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (Shilling13,659) | Shilling5,773 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 112% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (Shilling5,001,168) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Shilling273) | Shilling161 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (Shilling10,452) | Shilling4,100 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 175% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (Shilling1,330) | Shilling178 | + 646% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (Shilling2,306) | Shilling320 | + 621% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (Shilling6,777) | Shilling4,026 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (Shilling703) | Shilling333 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (Shilling525) | Shilling308 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (Shilling684) | Shilling439 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (Shilling331) | Shilling100 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (Shilling389) | Shilling122 | + 219% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (Shilling5,239) | Shilling1,306 | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 179% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Norway | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (Shilling11,656) | Shilling3,290 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (Shilling3,896) | Shilling1,586 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (Shilling20,509) | Shilling1,600 | + 1182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (Shilling13,238) | Shilling4,205 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (Shilling2,091) | Shilling1,300 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (Shilling575) | Shilling295 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (Shilling1,244) | Shilling260 | + 378% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (Shilling65,877) | Shilling26,546 | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (Shilling13) | Shilling4.09 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (Shilling5,390) | Shilling5,256 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (Shilling1,805) | Shilling306 | + 489% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 753 prices entered by 121 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 133% more expensive than in Kenya
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