- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Canada
- Oslo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oslo, Norway compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 150 (C$24) | C$15 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 106 (C$17) | C$9 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 56 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (C$2.97) | C$2.17 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 30 (C$4.95) | C$4.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 28 (C$4.55) | C$2.90 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 47 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 22 (C$3.53) | C$4.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 29 (C$4.71) | C$3.31 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (C$4.71) | C$3.07 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 120 (C$20) | C$16 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 37 (C$6) | C$2.51 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (C$4.27) | C$2.07 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 18,778 (C$3,063) | C$1,576 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,338 (C$2,339) | C$1,122 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,611 (C$263) | C$109 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 11,071 (C$1,806) | C$1,019 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 8,800 (C$1,436) | C$774 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 805 (C$131) | C$66 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 295 (C$48) | C$40 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,171 (C$681) | C$377 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,553 (C$253) | C$98 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 149 (C$24) | C$9 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 260 (C$42) | C$23 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 111% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 901 (C$147) | C$59 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 500 (C$82) | C$40 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,063 (C$173) | C$93 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,279 (C$209) | C$92 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 260,000 (C$42,417) | C$22,749 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (C$2.41) | C$1.26 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 650 (C$106) | C$65 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 197 (C$32) | C$31 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 68 (C$11) | C$8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 486 (C$79) | C$96 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 42 (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 59 (C$10) | C$2.83 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (C$4.53) | C$3.09 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (C$4.18) | C$2.46 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 320 (C$52) | C$19 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 444 (C$72) | C$46 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 225 (C$37) | C$26 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 939 (C$153) | C$101 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 900 (C$147) | C$87 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 129 (C$21) | C$9 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 34 (C$5.58) | C$5.53 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 70 (C$11) | C$5.67 | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 5,170 (C$843) | C$549 | + 54% | |
| 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$75) | C$35 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 97 (C$16) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,114 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,154
(kr 43,849)
in Oslo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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