Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 33% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 58% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Kristiansand | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 190 (414 Kč) | 245 Kč | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 120 (261 Kč) | 197 Kč | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 65 (142 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (41 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 48 (104 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (70 Kč) | 66 Kč | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (138 Kč) | 175 Kč | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (60 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (41 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (70 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 203% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 188 (410 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 180% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (82 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 21 (47 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 66% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 17% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Kristiansand | Prague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 13,298 (28,982 Kč) | 36,453 Kč | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 8,941 (19,487 Kč) | 29,338 Kč | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,100 (2,397 Kč) | 5,484 Kč | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 9,758 (21,268 Kč) | 24,495 Kč | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 6,941 (15,126 Kč) | 18,891 Kč | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 759 (1,655 Kč) | 3,564 Kč | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 272 (592 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,408 (9,608 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 935 (2,037 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 87 (190 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 258 (563 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 107% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 975 (2,124 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 451 (983 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 987 (2,152 Kč) | 2,325 Kč | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,198 (2,610 Kč) | 3,337 Kč | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 63% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 277,870 (605,591 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (34 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 708 (1,543 Kč) | 535 Kč | + 188% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 354 (770 Kč) | 324 Kč | + 138% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 8% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Kristiansand | Prague | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 56 (122 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 169 (367 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 270 (589 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 38 (82 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (80 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 36 (79 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (48 Kč) | 64 Kč | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (50 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 358 (780 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 100% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Kristiansand | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 572 (1,246 Kč) | 679 Kč | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 232 (505 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 800 (1,744 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,012 (2,205 Kč) | 1,228 Kč | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 126 (274 Kč) | 174 Kč | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 42 (91 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 85 (184 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 255% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,524 (14,219 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 10 (22 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 531% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 472 (1,028 Kč) | 1,648 Kč | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 122 (267 Kč) | 152 Kč | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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