Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 33% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States)
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| Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 51% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| kr 152 ($18) | $14 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| kr 111 ($13) | $8 | 72% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| kr 65 ($8) | $3.69 | 110% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| kr 18 ($2.13) | $0.78 | 173% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| kr 53 ($6) | $2.60 | 142% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| kr 30 ($3.59) | $3.97 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| kr 64 ($8) | $7 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| kr 27 ($3.17) | $3.76 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| kr 21 ($2.47) | $1.69 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| kr 33 ($3.89) | $2.89 | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| kr 164 ($20) | $17 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| kr 36 ($4.34) | $1.46 | 196% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| kr 22 ($2.62) | $1.95 | 34% |
| Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is about the same as in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| kr 14,551 ($1,738) | $1,785 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| kr 10,181 ($1,216) | $1,309 | 7% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| kr 1,215 ($145) | $138 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| kr 9,863 ($1,178) | $1,159 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| kr 7,357 ($879) | $816 | 8% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| kr 675 ($81) | $70 | 15% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| kr 257 ($31) | $40 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| kr 4,574 ($546) | $330 | 66% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 933 ($111) | $102 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| kr 72 ($9) | $10 | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| kr 252 ($30) | $17 | 73% |
| Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 18% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| kr 949 ($113) | $41 | 180% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| kr 432 ($52) | $61 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 950 ($114) | $93 | 22% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| kr 1,198 ($143) | $100 | 43% |
| Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 147% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| kr 301,151 ($35,975) | $23,164 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| kr 15 ($1.80) | $0.60 | 200% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| kr 672 ($80) | $24 | 235% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| kr 337 ($40) | $19 | 116% |
| Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 40% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 63 ($8) | $5.07 | 48% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| kr 220 ($26) | $84 | 69% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| kr 281 ($34) | $105 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| kr 40 ($4.78) | $5.80 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| kr 33 ($4.00) | $3.97 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| kr 39 ($4.66) | $5.41 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| kr 19 ($2.32) | $2.79 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| kr 24 ($2.84) | $2.14 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| kr 360 ($43) | $17 | 156% |
| Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 20% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| kr 568 ($68) | $46 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| kr 214 ($26) | $25 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| kr 852 ($102) | $106 | 4% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| kr 1,108 ($132) | $67 | 98% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| kr 127 ($15) | $10 | 45% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| kr 44 ($5.22) | $4.50 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| kr 82 ($10) | $5.64 | 74% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| kr 1,500 ($179) | $430 | 58% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| kr 10 ($1.19) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| kr 445 ($53) | $81 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| kr 110 ($13) | $6 | 112% |
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For example, you would need at least $7,455 (kr 62,407) in Kristiansand to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,600 in Charlottesville, Virginia.