- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Canada
- Oslo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oslo, Norway compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 150 (C$23) | C$14 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 99 (C$15) | C$8 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 56 (C$9) | C$6 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (C$2.76) | C$2.38 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 30 (C$4.74) | C$4.08 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 28 (C$4.35) | C$2.62 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 47 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 22 (C$3.38) | C$3.73 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 29 (C$4.51) | C$2.90 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (C$4.51) | C$2.89 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 120 (C$19) | C$16 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 35 (C$5.54) | C$2.31 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (C$4.09) | C$1.76 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 97% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 18,778 (C$2,932) | C$1,186 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,338 (C$2,239) | C$982 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,611 (C$252) | C$117 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 11,071 (C$1,729) | C$919 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,800 (C$1,374) | C$695 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 805 (C$126) | C$64 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 295 (C$46) | C$39 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,247 (C$663) | C$392 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,468 (C$229) | C$111 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (C$18) | C$10 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 250 (C$39) | C$26 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 102% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 901 (C$141) | C$61 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 500 (C$78) | C$41 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,063 (C$166) | C$95 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,279 (C$200) | C$87 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 93% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 260,000 (C$40,595) | C$22,684 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (C$2.30) | C$1.19 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 650 (C$101) | C$47 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 199 (C$31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (C$10) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 441 (C$69) | C$85 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 52 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 63 (C$10) | C$3.90 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (C$4.18) | C$3.21 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (C$4.14) | C$2.46 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 364 (C$57) | C$19 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 474 (C$74) | C$43 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 225 (C$35) | C$27 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 942 (C$147) | C$84 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 900 (C$141) | C$93 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 128 (C$20) | C$9 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 34 (C$5.34) | C$5.44 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 70 (C$11) | C$5.57 | + 96% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr 1,651 (C$258) | C$141 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.92 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 460 (C$72) | C$34 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 97 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,338 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,100
(kr 32,663)
in Oslo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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