Cost of living in Trondheim (Norway) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Trondheim (Norway) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trondheim (Norway) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| kr 244 (C$36) | C$20 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| kr 128 (C$19) | C$10 | 91% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| kr 69 (C$10) | C$5.78 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| kr 21 (C$3.14) | C$1.98 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| kr 53 (C$8) | C$4.18 | 89% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| kr 35 (C$5.30) | C$3.04 | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| kr 72 (C$11) | C$10 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| kr 29 (C$4.30) | C$4.24 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| kr 24 (C$3.51) | C$3.76 | 7% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| kr 33 (C$4.93) | C$3.41 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| kr 178 (C$27) | C$19 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| kr 40 (C$5.97) | C$2.48 | 141% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| kr 22 (C$3.28) | C$1.93 | 70% |
| Housing in Trondheim (Norway) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Trondheim (Norway) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| kr 16,088 (C$2,404) | C$2,136 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| kr 12,691 (C$1,896) | C$1,241 | 53% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| kr 1,335 (C$200) | C$133 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| kr 10,622 (C$1,587) | C$1,120 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| kr 8,369 (C$1,250) | C$806 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| kr 885 (C$132) | C$66 | 99% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| kr 282 (C$42) | C$54 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| kr 3,354 (C$501) | C$311 | 61% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 969 (C$145) | C$97 | 50% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| kr 84 (C$13) | C$10 | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| kr 252 (C$38) | C$25 | 49% |
| Clothes in Trondheim (Norway) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Trondheim (Norway) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| kr 856 (C$128) | C$60 | 112% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| kr 346 (C$52) | C$39 | 32% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 954 (C$143) | C$98 | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| kr 1,199 (C$179) | C$117 | 53% |
| Transportation in Trondheim (Norway) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Trondheim (Norway) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| kr 351,433 (C$52,505) | C$22,942 | 129% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| kr 16 (C$2.37) | C$1.39 | 70% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| kr 747 (C$112) | C$67 | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| kr 193 (C$29) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Trondheim (Norway) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Trondheim (Norway) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 88 (C$13) | C$8 | 59% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| kr 222 (C$33) | C$22 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| kr 337 (C$50) | C$77 | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| kr 41 (C$6) | C$6 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| kr 47 (C$7) | C$3.85 | 84% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| kr 42 (C$6) | C$4.28 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| kr 31 (C$4.60) | C$3.11 | 48% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| kr 29 (C$4.28) | C$2.46 | 74% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| kr 406 (C$61) | C$20 | 205% |
| Entertainment in Trondheim (Norway) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Trondheim (Norway) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| kr 543 (C$81) | C$52 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| kr 251 (C$37) | C$26 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| kr 626 (C$93) | C$117 | 20% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| kr 792 (C$118) | C$96 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| kr 113 (C$17) | C$9 | 80% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| kr 44 (C$7) | C$5.42 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| kr 86 (C$13) | C$7 | 95% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| kr 4,446 (C$664) | C$647 | 3% |
| 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 434 (C$65) | C$35 | 83% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| kr 105 (C$16) | C$11 | 44% |
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For example, you would need at least C$8,597 (kr 57,541) in Trondheim to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Abbotsford.