South Africa vs Norway (Cost of Living)

The cost of living in South Africa is 2.50 times less expensive as compared to Norway.

On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Africa and Norway. 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 South Africa and Norway.

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Is housing more expensive in South Africa than in Norway?

The average housing cost in South Africa is 2.70 times less expensive than Norway.

Does the utility cost more in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 41.44% less for Utilities.

The basic home furnishing in South Africa costs 1.70 times less compared to Norway.

The internet and communication costs 13.63% less in South Africa compared to Norway.

Does the Groceries cost more in South Africa than in Norway?

In South Africa, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.42 times less expensive than the cost in Norway.

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 57.11% less for Groceries.

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.32 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.

Is Dining-Out more expensive in South Africa than in Norway?

Dining-Out costs 61.88% less in South Africa compared to Norway.

Are Drinks more expensive in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.81 times less for usual hard drinks.

Is Transportation more expensive in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.98 times less for transportation.

Is Vehicle Operation and Maintenance more expensive in South Africa than in Norway?

You would have to pay 2.06 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Africa compared to that of Norway.

Does Health and Medical Treatment cost more in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 1.59 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.

Does Personal Care cost more in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.09 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.

Does Clothing and Footwear for adults cost more in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.45 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.

Does Childcare Care cost more in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.77 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.

Does Schooling cost more in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 2.88 times less for school and education.

Does Entertainment and Recreation cost more in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 3.07 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.

Are Private Classes more expensive in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, instead of Norway, you would have to pay 8.23 times less for Private Classes.

Do people earn more money as salary in South Africa than in Norway?

If you lived in South Africa, you would earn 3.73 times less salary as compared to Norway.

Professional Services cost 1.66 times less in South Africa, as compared to Norway.