Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Norway 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Norway are 128.3% higher than in China (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Norway are 124.3% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Norway are 112.6% higher than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Norway are 241.7% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Norway are 103.4% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Norway is 56.5% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Norway Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 ¥ (38.09 kr) |
131.28 ¥ (200.00 kr) |
+425.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 ¥ (304.70 kr) |
656.38 ¥ (1,000.00 kr) |
+228.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
38.00 ¥ (57.89 kr) |
85.33 ¥ (130.00 kr) |
+124.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (10.66 kr) |
65.64 ¥ (100.00 kr) |
+837.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
16.00 ¥ (24.38 kr) |
64.98 ¥ (99.00 kr) |
+306.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
23.83 ¥ (36.31 kr) |
30.97 ¥ (47.18 kr) |
+29.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.36 ¥ (5.11 kr) |
21.73 ¥ (33.11 kr) |
+547.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.14 ¥ (3.26 kr) |
17.85 ¥ (27.20 kr) |
+734.0 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
53.51 ¥ (81.53 kr) |
54.09 ¥ (82.41 kr) |
+1.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.71 ¥ (16.31 kr) |
19.62 ¥ (29.89 kr) |
+83.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.14 ¥ (4.79 kr) |
9.05 ¥ (13.79 kr) |
+187.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.51 ¥ (19.06 kr) |
27.02 ¥ (41.16 kr) |
+115.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.32 ¥ (64.47 kr) |
34.27 ¥ (52.20 kr) |
-19.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
11.65 ¥ (17.75 kr) |
42.64 ¥ (64.96 kr) |
+266.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
38.68 ¥ (58.93 kr) |
87.57 ¥ (133.42 kr) |
+126.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.98 ¥ (9.11 kr) |
9.50 ¥ (14.48 kr) |
+59.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.45 ¥ (6.78 kr) |
7.00 ¥ (10.66 kr) |
+57.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.19 ¥ (7.91 kr) |
9.18 ¥ (13.98 kr) |
+76.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.95 ¥ (6.02 kr) |
12.99 ¥ (19.79 kr) |
+228.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.55 ¥ (3.89 kr) |
6.56 ¥ (10.00 kr) |
+157.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.04 ¥ (4.64 kr) |
7.15 ¥ (10.89 kr) |
+134.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.63 ¥ (7.06 kr) |
16.88 ¥ (25.72 kr) |
+264.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
4.03 ¥ (6.14 kr) |
14.39 ¥ (21.92 kr) |
+256.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
83.75 ¥ (127.59 kr) |
98.46 ¥ (150.00 kr) |
+17.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.85 ¥ (8.91 kr) |
22.08 ¥ (33.63 kr) |
+277.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
12.82 ¥ (19.53 kr) |
28.31 ¥ (43.13 kr) |
+120.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (38.09 kr) |
98.46 ¥ (150.00 kr) |
+293.8 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 ¥ (4.57 kr) |
26.91 ¥ (41.00 kr) |
+797.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 ¥ (304.70 kr) |
525.10 ¥ (800.00 kr) |
+162.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (15.24 kr) |
68.92 ¥ (105.00 kr) |
+589.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (6.13 kr) |
17.96 ¥ (27.36 kr) |
+346.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (73.13 kr) |
354.44 ¥ (540.00 kr) |
+638.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
32.25 ¥ (49.14 kr) |
53.59 ¥ (81.65 kr) |
+66.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
149,000.00 ¥ (227,004.14 kr) |
235,048.14 ¥ (358,100.00 kr) |
+57.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
131,865.11 ¥ (200,898.83 kr) |
240,303.59 ¥ (366,106.78 kr) |
+82.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
386.22 ¥ (588.41 kr) |
1,447.34 ¥ (2,205.04 kr) |
+274.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
89.30 ¥ (136.05 kr) |
285.89 ¥ (435.55 kr) |
+220.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
88.20 ¥ (134.38 kr) |
384.60 ¥ (585.94 kr) |
+336.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
308.95 ¥ (470.69 kr) |
298.67 ¥ (455.02 kr) |
-3.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
110.32 ¥ (168.08 kr) |
203.13 ¥ (309.47 kr) |
+84.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 ¥ (76.18 kr) |
98.46 ¥ (150.00 kr) |
+96.9 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,616.73 ¥ (5,510.15 kr) |
2,157.65 ¥ (3,287.22 kr) |
-40.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
145,043.27 ¥ (220,976.00 kr) |
42,158.56 ¥ (64,229.31 kr) |
-70.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
379.58 ¥ (578.30 kr) |
597.68 ¥ (910.57 kr) |
+57.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
238.27 ¥ (363.01 kr) |
306.84 ¥ (467.48 kr) |
+28.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
551.38 ¥ (840.04 kr) |
699.81 ¥ (1,066.17 kr) |
+26.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
601.11 ¥ (915.81 kr) |
914.47 ¥ (1,393.21 kr) |
+52.1 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,595.19 ¥ (5,477.34 kr) |
8,733.66 ¥ (13,305.89 kr) |
+142.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,976.59 ¥ (3,011.37 kr) |
6,106.16 ¥ (9,302.85 kr) |
+208.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
8,091.39 ¥ (12,327.37 kr) |
12,838.71 ¥ (19,560.00 kr) |
+58.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
4,010.02 ¥ (6,109.33 kr) |
9,888.24 ¥ (15,064.92 kr) |
+146.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,731.18 ¥ (7,208.04 kr) |
4,126.66 ¥ (6,287.04 kr) |
-12.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,537.11 ¥ (3,865.33 kr) |
2,844.02 ¥ (4,332.91 kr) |
+12.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,681.74 ¥ (10,179.75 kr) |
23,456.65 ¥ (35,736.62 kr) |
+251.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.65 | 4.06 | -12.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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