Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 32% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 152 (C$22) | C$20 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 111 (C$16) | C$11 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 65 (C$10) | C$7 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (C$2.62) | C$2.54 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 53 (C$8) | C$3.95 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (C$4.42) | C$4.50 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (C$9) | C$11 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (C$3.91) | C$3.70 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (C$3.04) | C$1.89 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (C$4.79) | C$4.03 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (C$24) | C$18 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (C$5.34) | C$2.41 | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (C$3.22) | C$2.59 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 9% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 14,551 (C$2,141) | C$1,585 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 10,181 (C$1,498) | C$1,071 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,215 (C$179) | C$229 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 9,863 (C$1,451) | C$1,130 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 7,357 (C$1,083) | C$843 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 675 (C$99) | C$156 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 257 (C$38) | C$79 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,574 (C$673) | C$377 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 933 (C$137) | C$156 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 72 (C$11) | C$9 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 252 (C$37) | C$18 | + 111% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 28% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 949 (C$140) | C$72 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 432 (C$64) | C$60 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 950 (C$140) | C$118 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,198 (C$176) | C$124 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 65% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,151 (C$44,315) | C$26,886 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (C$2.21) | C$1.22 | + 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 672 (C$99) | C$63 | + 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 337 (C$50) | C$26 | + 94% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 11% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 220 (C$32) | C$21 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 281 (C$41) | C$75 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (C$5.89) | C$7 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 33 (C$4.92) | C$4.96 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 (C$5.74) | C$5.31 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 19 (C$2.86) | C$2.57 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (C$3.50) | C$2.73 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 360 (C$53) | C$19 | + 173% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 88% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 568 (C$84) | C$47 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (C$32) | C$27 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 852 (C$125) | C$131 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,108 (C$163) | C$91 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 127 (C$19) | C$8 | + 136% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (C$6) | C$4.59 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 82 (C$12) | C$6 | + 95% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 1,500 (C$221) | C$757 | - 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 10 (C$1.47) | C$0.17 | + 753% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 445 (C$65) | C$66 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 110 (C$16) | C$15 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 39% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,264 (kr 42,566) in Kristiansand to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,500 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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