Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 34% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 43% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| kr 152 (C$23) | C$17 | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| kr 111 (C$17) | C$12 | 41% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| kr 65 (C$10) | C$7 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| kr 18 (C$2.66) | C$2.43 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| kr 53 (C$8) | C$3.97 | 98% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| kr 30 (C$4.49) | C$2.82 | 59% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| kr 64 (C$10) | C$13 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| kr 27 (C$3.97) | C$3.21 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| kr 21 (C$3.08) | C$1.89 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| kr 33 (C$4.87) | C$3.29 | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| kr 164 (C$24) | C$19 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| kr 36 (C$5.42) | C$2.64 | 106% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| kr 22 (C$3.27) | C$2.63 | 24% |
| Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| kr 14,551 (C$2,174) | C$1,961 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| kr 10,181 (C$1,521) | C$1,723 | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| kr 1,215 (C$182) | C$209 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| kr 9,863 (C$1,474) | C$1,579 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| kr 7,357 (C$1,099) | C$1,147 | 4% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| kr 675 (C$101) | C$78 | 29% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| kr 257 (C$38) | C$64 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| kr 4,574 (C$683) | C$464 | 47% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 933 (C$139) | C$152 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| kr 72 (C$11) | C$13 | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| kr 252 (C$38) | C$25 | 48% |
| Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 6% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| kr 949 (C$142) | C$72 | 98% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| kr 432 (C$65) | C$83 | 22% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 950 (C$142) | C$122 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| kr 1,198 (C$179) | C$129 | 39% |
| Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 73% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| kr 301,151 (C$44,993) | C$21,915 | 105% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| kr 15 (C$2.25) | C$1.24 | 82% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| kr 672 (C$100) | C$67 | 51% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| kr 337 (C$50) | C$23 | 120% |
| Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 10% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| kr 63 (C$9) | C$11 | 13% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| kr 220 (C$33) | C$21 | 57% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| kr 281 (C$42) | C$103 | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| kr 40 (C$5.98) | C$8 | 28% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| kr 33 (C$5.00) | C$5.11 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| kr 39 (C$5.83) | C$7 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| kr 19 (C$2.91) | C$5.33 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| kr 24 (C$3.56) | C$2.48 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| kr 360 (C$54) | C$25 | 115% |
| Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 80% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Kristiansand (Norway) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| kr 568 (C$85) | C$52 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| kr 214 (C$32) | C$26 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| kr 852 (C$127) | C$124 | 2% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| kr 1,108 (C$166) | C$87 | 90% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| kr 127 (C$19) | C$9 | 101% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| kr 44 (C$7) | C$5.39 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| kr 82 (C$12) | C$7 | 76% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| kr 1,500 (C$224) | C$610 | 63% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| kr 10 (C$1.49) | C$0.40 | 273% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| kr 445 (C$66) | C$54 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| kr 110 (C$16) | C$12 | 43% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,363 (kr 49,280) in Kristiansand to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,500 in Kelowna.