Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Norway is 2.50 times more expensive as compared to South Africa.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Norway and South Africa. 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 South Africa.
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Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,500 NOK (1,125 USD) | 8,000 ZAR (424 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 27,500 NOK (2,475 USD) | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,500 NOK (765 USD) | 5,500 ZAR (291.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 14,000 NOK (1,260 USD) | 8,500 ZAR (450.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.5 % | 7.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.2 to 0.7 % | 0.1 to 2.0 % |
The average housing cost in Norway is 2.70 times more expensive than South Africa.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) | 50,000 ZAR (2,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 70.77% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Norway costs 1.70 times more compared to South Africa.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 15.78% more in Norway compared to South Africa.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 5 NOK (0.45 USD) | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 120 NOK (10.80 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
In Norway, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.42 times more expensive than the cost in South Africa.
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 133.13% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 2.32 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 130 NOK (11.70 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 40 NOK (3.60 USD) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Soft Drink | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Pizza for One | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 180 NOK (16.20 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 162.30% more in Norway compared to South Africa.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 70 NOK (6.30 USD) | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 350 NOK (31.50 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 2.81 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 500 NOK (45 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 1.98 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 350,000 NOK (31,500 USD) | 300,000 ZAR (15,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 2,500 NOK (225 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 12,000 NOK (1,080 USD) | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 4 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 20 NOK (1.80 USD) | 22 ZAR (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 90 NOK (8.10 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 60 NOK 5.40 USD | 100 ZAR 5.30 USD |
You would have to pay 2.06 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Norway compared to that of South Africa.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Doctor Visit | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Eye Exam | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Vaccinations | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 80 NOK (7.20 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 1.59 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Haircuts | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 50 NOK (4.50 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 30 NOK (2.70 USD) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 2.09 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 2,500 ZAR (132.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Women's Dress | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Summer Dress | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Men's Suit | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Socks For Men | 100 NOK (9 USD) | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) |
Socks For Women | 100 NOK (9 USD) | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 700 ZAR (37.10 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 2.45 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Children's Jeans | 500 NOK (45 USD) | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 3,000 NOK (270 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 2.77 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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PreSchool Fees | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) | 6,000 ZAR (318 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 15,000 NOK (1,350 USD) | 10,000 ZAR (530 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 20,000 NOK (1,800 USD) | 15,000 ZAR (795 USD) |
Private School Fees | 30,000 NOK (2,700 USD) | 25,000 ZAR (1,325 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 100,000 NOK (9,000 USD) | 40,000 ZAR (2,120 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 120,000 NOK (10,800 USD) | 80,000 ZAR (4,240 USD) |
After School Activities | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Special Education Services | 10,000 NOK (900 USD) | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Tutoring | 1,500 NOK (135 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 2,000 NOK (180 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
School Supplies | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 2.88 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 180 ZAR (9.54 USD) |
Gym Membership | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 300 NOK (27 USD) | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Bowling | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Mini Golf | 250 NOK (22.50 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Video Games | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Streaming Services | 150 NOK (13.50 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 3.07 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Language Classes | 8,000 NOK (720 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 6,000 NOK (540 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Art Classes | 600 NOK (54 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 400 NOK (36 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Music Lessons | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 800 NOK (72 USD) | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 200 NOK (18 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 8.23 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 50,000 NOK (4,500 USD) | 30,000 ZAR (1,590 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 35,000 NOK (3,150 USD) | 20,000 ZAR (1,060 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 NOK per hour (60 USD) | 133.33 ZAR per hour (7.07 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 NOK (450 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 25 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 8 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 80 | 60 |
Median Household Income | 70,000 NOK (6,300 USD) | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) |
If you lived in Norway, you would earn 3.73 times more salary as compared to South Africa.
Indicators | Norway | South Africa |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 NOK (108 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,000 NOK (90 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.66 times more in Norway, as compared to South Africa.
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