Cost of living in Oslo, Norway vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| 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 224 (C$32) | C$20 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (C$18) | C$10 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 (C$9) | C$5.84 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (C$2.81) | C$1.98 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (C$7) | C$4.48 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (C$4.65) | C$3.04 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 77 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (C$4.60) | C$4.24 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (C$3.42) | C$3.76 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (C$4.39) | C$3.41 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 192 (C$27) | C$19 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (C$5.11) | C$2.48 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 28 (C$4.04) | C$1.93 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,680 (C$3,370) | C$2,136 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 19,339 (C$2,752) | C$1,241 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,038 (C$290) | C$133 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 17,948 (C$2,554) | C$1,120 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,622 (C$1,796) | C$806 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,298 (C$185) | C$66 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 279 (C$40) | C$54 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,926 (C$559) | C$311 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,099 (C$156) | C$97 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 135 (C$19) | C$10 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 305 (C$43) | C$25 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,009 (C$144) | C$60 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 396 (C$56) | C$39 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,059 (C$151) | C$98 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,758 (C$250) | C$117 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 331,637 (C$47,198) | C$22,935 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 17 (C$2.39) | C$1.42 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 760 (C$108) | C$67 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 201 (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 48 (C$7) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 489 (C$70) | C$77 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 38 (C$5.42) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (C$5.40) | C$3.85 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (C$5.81) | C$4.28 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 25 (C$3.50) | C$3.11 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (C$3.87) | C$2.46 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 409 (C$58) | C$20 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 474 (C$67) | C$52 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 277 (C$39) | C$26 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,083 (C$154) | C$117 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,042 (C$148) | C$96 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 138 (C$20) | C$9 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 85 (C$12) | C$7 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,420 (C$629) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.34 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 492 (C$70) | C$35 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 124 (C$18) | C$11 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 649 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,141 (kr 64,227) in Oslo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Abbotsford.
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