Cost of living in Norway compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 221 (£16) | £15 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (£10) | £7 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 (£5.35) | £3.67 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (£1.65) | £1.15 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 54 (£3.96) | £3.61 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 45 (£3.25) | £2.02 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (£4.81) | £4.42 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (£2.28) | £1.97 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (£1.65) | £0.98 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (£2.52) | £1.90 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 195 (£14) | £9 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (£2.68) | £2.34 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (£2.17) | £1.18 | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,749 (£1,663) | £2,382 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,078 (£1,248) | £1,715 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (£189) | £200 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,241 (£1,041) | £1,546 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,650 (£852) | £1,149 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,307 (£95) | £133 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 462 (£34) | £28 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (£337) | £358 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (£137) | £106 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (£7) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (£22) | £15 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 910 (£66) | £70 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 471 (£34) | £34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,078 (£79) | £74 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,336 (£98) | £86 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 384,492 (£28,103) | £27,606 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (£1.63) | £1.49 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 804 (£59) | £113 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (£7) | £4.48 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 135 (£10) | £12 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 496 (£36) | £91 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 54 (£3.98) | £4.23 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (£3.16) | £1.60 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (£4.20) | £3.61 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (£2.78) | £2.23 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (£2.33) | £1.80 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 500 (£37) | £14 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Norway | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (£57) | £39 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 315 (£23) | £23 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 837 (£61) | £157 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,073 (£78) | £67 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (£12) | £10 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (£3.47) | £3.41 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (£8) | £4.96 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,611 (£337) | £440 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (£0.07) | £0.11 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 484 (£35) | £41 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 149 (£11) | £13 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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