Cost of living in Trondheim, Norway vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trondheim (Norway) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 207 (C$30) | C$19 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 124 (C$18) | C$10 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 65 (C$9) | C$5.84 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (C$2.64) | C$1.85 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 56 (C$8) | C$4.50 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (C$4.34) | C$3.04 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 26 (C$3.72) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 20 (C$2.92) | C$3.76 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (C$4.96) | C$3.41 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 193 (C$28) | C$18 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (C$4.93) | C$2.48 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 19 (C$2.65) | C$1.93 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Trondheim (Norway) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,054 (C$2,289) | C$2,136 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 12,188 (C$1,738) | C$1,241 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,359 (C$194) | C$133 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 10,716 (C$1,528) | C$1,120 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,223 (C$1,172) | C$806 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 885 (C$126) | C$66 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 267 (C$38) | C$50 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,512 (C$501) | C$322 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 937 (C$134) | C$96 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 84 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 282 (C$40) | C$25 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Trondheim (Norway) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 859 (C$123) | C$61 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 337 (C$48) | C$38 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,045 (C$149) | C$96 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,330 (C$190) | C$112 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Trondheim (Norway) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 316,609 (C$45,142) | C$22,935 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (C$2.22) | C$1.39 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 717 (C$102) | C$67 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 166 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Trondheim (Norway) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 88 (C$13) | C$8 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 207 (C$30) | C$22 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 337 (C$48) | C$77 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (C$5.65) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 47 (C$7) | C$3.78 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (C$5.94) | C$4.28 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 31 (C$4.39) | C$3.11 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (C$4.03) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 379 (C$54) | C$20 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Trondheim (Norway) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 539 (C$77) | C$50 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 242 (C$34) | C$27 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 594 (C$85) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 881 (C$126) | C$94 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 107 (C$15) | C$9 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 40 (C$5.77) | C$5.25 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 85 (C$12) | C$6 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,361 (C$622) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.68 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 397 (C$57) | C$36 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 102 (C$15) | C$11 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 159 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Trondheim (Norway) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,076 (kr 56,639) in Trondheim to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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