Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 88% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 100% | |||
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Food in Oslo (Norway) is 100% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Oslo | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 204 (1,222 MT) | 756 MT | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (794 MT) | 348 MT | + 128% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (449 MT) | 435 MT | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (136 MT) | 92 MT | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 45 (268 MT) | 117 MT | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (286 MT) | 78 MT | + 264% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (392 MT) | 317 MT | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (183 MT) | 136 MT | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (131 MT) | 55 MT | + 137% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (204 MT) | 69 MT | + 197% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 188 (1,123 MT) | 585 MT | + 92% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (225 MT) | 82 MT | + 174% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (205 MT) | 24 MT | + 770% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 42% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 24,017 (143,739 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,079 (108,198 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,597 (15,543 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 423% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,764 (94,344 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,573 (75,249 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,916 (11,467 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 782% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 487 (2,917 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,067 (24,342 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,365 (8,172 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 81 (483 MT) | 269 MT | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 340 (2,035 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 36% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 965 (5,775 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 105% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 470 (2,810 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,101 (6,587 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,555 (9,306 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 173% | |||
Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 173% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,550 (2,582,772 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 272% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (132 MT) | 79 MT | + 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 840 (5,028 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 230% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 289 (1,731 MT) | 1,083 MT | + 60% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 44% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 55 (331 MT) | 269 MT | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 91 (547 MT) | 568 MT | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 541 (3,237 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (276 MT) | 313 MT | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (225 MT) | 173 MT | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (283 MT) | 252 MT | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (164 MT) | 119 MT | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (162 MT) | 119 MT | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 439 (2,626 MT) | 551 MT | + 377% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 103% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Oslo | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (4,301 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 323 (1,936 MT) | 730 MT | + 165% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (5,623 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 302% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (6,191 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 162% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 171 (1,024 MT) | 325 MT | + 215% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (285 MT) | 197 MT | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (617 MT) | 75 MT | + 723% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,112 (30,594 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (6 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 510 (3,051 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (904 MT) | 127 MT | + 612% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 658 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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