Cost of living 2018 in Norway

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PriscillaViP10 January 2018 08:50:57

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Hello everyone,

As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and inflation in Norway.

Thanks to your contribution, future expats in Norway will be more informed and will be able to refine their budget and better prepare for their big move.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Norway?

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Norway?

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?

What is your monthly budget for groceries?

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Norway?

How much do you pay for health insurance per month?

How much does childcare cost on average per month?

What is your child's schooling budget per month?

How much does it cost to fill up your cars fuel tank?

How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month?

How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription?

How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?

How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?

How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?

How much does a gym membership cost in Norway?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

MarshadvvMember21 September 2018 15:47:45

How much should I earn in Norway to lead a descent life?

pepponeskieActive member25 September 2018 08:11:56

I will shed some light but its limited on Bergen area.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Norway?
- 7000- 9000 it depends on the location (this value is based on a single room outside Bergen).

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Norway?
- it also depends on the location. Normally it requires 15% + 2,5% of the amount. the 15% is called your egenhandel or downpayment. 2,5% is for the dokavgift or documenation of the title (just a piece of paper). Technically, you should have at least 350K NOK.

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?
by bus its 810kr.

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?
for a family of three its about 700kr per week

What is your monthly budget for groceries?
for a family of three its about 4000kr per week

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Norway?
for a doctor it costs 150+kr (not sure on the exact no.)
for a specialist it costs 350+kr (not sure on the exact no.)

How much do you pay for health insurance per month?
for accident and life insurance it costs around 300kr (it depends upon your income)

How much does childcare cost on average per month?
about 3000kr

What is your child's schooling budget per month?
2500+kr for the barnehage

How much does it cost to fill up your cars fuel tank?
it depends on the mileage. every month I spend 1000kr for diesel with everyday trip of 50km.

How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month?
on summers its about 800-900kr
on winters its about 1300-1800kr

How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription?
internet = 499
cable = 599
phone = 199 2GB (others are free from the company)

How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
25kr (its subsidise by the company)

How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
no idea

How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
120kr for a movie

How much does a gym membership cost in Norway?
around 500kr.

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