- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Canada
- Oslo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oslo, Norway compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 150 (C$24) | C$14 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 99 (C$16) | C$8 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 56 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (C$2.89) | C$2.40 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 30 (C$4.80) | C$4.13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 28 (C$4.41) | C$2.54 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 47 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 22 (C$3.42) | C$3.55 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 29 (C$4.57) | C$3.02 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (C$4.57) | C$2.26 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 120 (C$19) | C$15 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 36 (C$5.77) | C$2.18 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (C$4.14) | C$1.87 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 103% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 18,778 (C$2,972) | C$1,186 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,338 (C$2,269) | C$982 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,611 (C$255) | C$104 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 11,071 (C$1,752) | C$919 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,800 (C$1,393) | C$695 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 805 (C$127) | C$64 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 295 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,622 (C$732) | C$393 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,553 (C$246) | C$111 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 126 (C$20) | C$10 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 250 (C$40) | C$25 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 104% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 901 (C$143) | C$61 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 500 (C$79) | C$41 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,063 (C$168) | C$95 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,279 (C$202) | C$87 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 260,000 (C$41,154) | C$23,851 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (C$2.34) | C$1.19 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 650 (C$103) | C$47 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 199 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 68 (C$11) | C$7 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (C$16) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 440 (C$70) | C$85 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 40 (C$6) | C$6 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 57 (C$9) | C$2.88 | + 213% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 63 (C$10) | C$3.82 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (C$4.20) | C$3.16 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (C$3.77) | C$2.53 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 371 (C$59) | C$19 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 469 (C$74) | C$45 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 225 (C$36) | C$26 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 942 (C$149) | C$84 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 900 (C$142) | C$89 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 122 (C$19) | C$9 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 34 (C$5.42) | C$5.72 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 70 (C$11) | C$5.43 | + 104% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | kr 5,170 (C$818) | C$850 | - 4% | |
| 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$73) | C$34 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 97 (C$15) | C$10 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,054
(kr 38,248)
in Oslo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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