Cost of living in Norway compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 17% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (₩25,721) | ₩9,728 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (₩14,957) | ₩7,824 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (₩8,221) | ₩7,138 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (₩2,623) | ₩2,881 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (₩6,889) | ₩6,434 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (₩4,881) | ₩8,039 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (₩6,952) | ₩7,984 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (₩3,566) | ₩8,424 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₩2,454) | ₩4,900 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (₩3,885) | ₩2,924 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (₩19,859) | ₩20,791 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (₩4,976) | ₩3,925 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (₩3,755) | ₩4,099 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 16% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (₩2,620,456) | ₩3,727,990 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (₩1,971,951) | ₩2,236,600 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (₩286,906) | ₩272,954 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (₩1,583,577) | ₩1,069,890 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (₩1,284,211) | ₩733,814 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (₩178,244) | ₩120,000 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (₩52,473) | ₩30,234 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (₩579,381) | ₩219,090 | + 164% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (₩404,687) | ₩100,000 | + 305% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (₩11,778) | ₩16,029 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (₩49,454) | ₩14,433 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 4% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (₩100,351) | ₩82,132 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (₩50,390) | ₩61,053 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (₩121,110) | ₩94,430 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (₩131,089) | ₩148,450 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 49% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (₩47,996,792) | ₩41,461,500 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₩2,620) | ₩1,846 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (₩100,307) | ₩56,684 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 16% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (₩12,764) | ₩7,985 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (₩22,129) | ₩12,000 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (₩65,043) | ₩42,086 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (₩6,749) | ₩21,034 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (₩5,037) | ₩15,000 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (₩6,567) | ₩9,644 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (₩3,177) | ₩3,593 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (₩3,736) | ₩8,235 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (₩50,282) | ₩12,817 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 41% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Norway | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (₩111,860) | ₩32,969 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (₩37,394) | ₩28,078 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (₩196,823) | ₩270,239 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (₩127,049) | ₩67,904 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (₩20,069) | ₩15,654 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (₩5,518) | ₩5,405 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (₩11,940) | ₩4,618 | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (₩632,228) | ₩780,501 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (₩126) | ₩207 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (₩51,724) | ₩84,504 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (₩17,319) | ₩4,500 | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
119.617
KRW
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 826 prices entered by 162 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 23% more expensive than in South Korea
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 72% more expensive than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Angola is 32% cheaper than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in South Korea
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in South Korea
- Cost of living in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in South Korea