- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Canada
- Oslo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oslo, Norway compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 150 (C$24) | C$15 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 108 (C$17) | C$9 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 56 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (C$2.95) | C$2.05 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 30 (C$4.91) | C$4.81 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 28 (C$4.51) | C$2.90 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 47 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 22 (C$3.50) | C$4.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 29 (C$4.67) | C$3.34 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (C$4.67) | C$3.36 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 120 (C$19) | C$16 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (C$6) | C$2.41 | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (C$4.24) | C$2.01 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 18,778 (C$3,039) | C$1,651 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,338 (C$2,321) | C$1,142 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,611 (C$261) | C$102 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 11,071 (C$1,792) | C$1,038 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,800 (C$1,424) | C$779 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 805 (C$130) | C$66 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 295 (C$48) | C$39 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,171 (C$675) | C$351 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,553 (C$251) | C$86 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 149 (C$24) | C$9 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 277 (C$45) | C$22 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 109% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 901 (C$146) | C$59 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 500 (C$81) | C$40 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,063 (C$172) | C$93 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,279 (C$207) | C$92 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 260,000 (C$42,084) | C$22,749 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (C$2.39) | C$1.27 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 650 (C$105) | C$67 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 197 (C$32) | C$31 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 85 (C$14) | C$8 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 354 (C$57) | C$82 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 42 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 60 (C$10) | C$2.83 | + 242% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (C$4.50) | C$3.09 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (C$4.12) | C$2.46 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 316 (C$51) | C$19 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 471 (C$76) | C$46 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 225 (C$36) | C$26 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 939 (C$152) | C$101 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 900 (C$146) | C$85 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 131 (C$21) | C$8 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 34 (C$5.54) | C$5.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 70 (C$11) | C$5.67 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 5,170 (C$837) | C$549 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.92 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 460 (C$74) | C$35 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 97 (C$16) | C$11 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,090 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,704
(kr 47,599)
in Oslo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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