Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Norway is 1.15 times more expensive as compared to New Zealand.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Norway and New Zealand. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Norway and New Zealand.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 12,500 NOK (1,125 USD) | 2,200 NZD (1,287.22 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 3,200 NZD (1,872.32 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 27,500 NOK (2,475 USD) | 4,200 NZD (2,457.42 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 8,500 NOK (765 USD) | 1,400 NZD (819.14 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 14,000 NOK (1,260 USD) | 2,100 NZD (1,228.71 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 2,800 NZD (1,638.28 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 1.5 % | 1.9 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.2 to 0.7 % | 0.4 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Norway is 1.03 times less expensive than New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) | 18,000 NZD (10,531.80 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 56.20% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Norway costs 2.34 times less compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 51.93% less in Norway compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 3.20 NZD (1.87 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 1.90 NZD (1.11 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 5 NOK (0.45 USD) | 1 NZD (0.59 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 2.60 NZD (1.52 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 4.50 NZD (2.63 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 120 NOK (10.80 USD) | 10 NZD (5.85 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
In Norway, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.33 times more expensive than the cost in New Zealand.
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 63.08% more for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 3.50 NZD (2.05 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.74 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 130 NOK (11.70 USD) | 12 NZD (7.02 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 180 NOK (16.20 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 10 NZD (5.85 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 85.44% more in Norway compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 12 NZD (7.02 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) | 6 NZD (3.51 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 70 NOK (6.30 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 350 NOK (31.50 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 2.27 times more for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 3.50 NZD (2.05 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 2 NZD (1.17 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.35 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 350,000 NOK (31,500 USD) | 30,000 NZD (17,553 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 2,500 NOK (225 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 12,000 NOK (1,080 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 4 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 2.30 NZD (1.35 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) | 8.70 NZD (5.09 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 60 NOK 5.40 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.87 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Norway compared to that of New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.00 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 2.49 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 130 NZD (76.06 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 350 NZD (204.78 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 100 NOK (9 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 100 NOK (9 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 2.00 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 50 NZD (29.25 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 1,200 NZD (702.12 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 3,000 NOK (270 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.08 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) | 1,800 NZD (1,053.18 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 15,000 NOK (1,350 USD) | 5,000 NZD (2,925.50 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 6,000 NZD (3,510.60 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 30,000 NOK (2,700 USD) | 8,000 NZD (4,680.80 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 100,000 NOK (9,000 USD) | 12,000 NZD (7,021.20 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 120,000 NOK (10,800 USD) | 18,000 NZD (10,531.80 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 10,000 NOK (900 USD) | 2,000 NZD (1,170.20 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 600 NZD (351.06 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.14 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 50 NZD (29.25 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 2.07 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) | 1,200 NZD (702.12 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.82 times more for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) | 6,000 NZD (3,510.60 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 35,000 NOK (3,150 USD) | 4,500 NZD (2,632.95 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 666.67 NOK per hour (60 USD) | 100 NZD per hour (58.51 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 500 NZD (292.55 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 80 | 85 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 70,000 NOK (6,300 USD) | 5,000 NZD (2,925.50 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, you would earn 1.54 times more salary as compared to New Zealand.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Norway ![]() | ![]() New Zealand ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.50 times more in Norway, as compared to New Zealand.
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