Cost of Living in Skien
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 150.00 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 120.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 120.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 50.00 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 39.05 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 29.33 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 19.69 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 33.26 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 19.28 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 53.00 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 56.70 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 69.05 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 96.16 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 14.38 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 11.53 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 15.62 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 26.88 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 9.98 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 12.47 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 29.24 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 24.00 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 150.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 32.47 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 41.00 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 179.50 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 31.50 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 450.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 105.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 28.16 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 666.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.48 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 459,900.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 410,050.00 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 915.38 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 311.32 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 519.08 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 386.00 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 145.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,411.54 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 148,455.56 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 600.00 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 579.17 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 850.00 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,495.00 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,166.67 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 9,166.67 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,000.00 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 9,000.00 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,065.77 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,787.07 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 40,000.00 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.37 | |
Prices in Skien
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Last update: 14 May 2026
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Last update: 14 May 2026
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