Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 24% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 152 ($15) | $17 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 107 ($10) | $10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 17 ($1.68) | $1.69 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 52 ($4.99) | $5.99 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 ($2.89) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 ($2.55) | $4.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 20 ($1.90) | $2.46 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 ($3.05) | $3.30 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 160 ($15) | $16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 ($3.41) | $2.45 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 ($2.11) | $4.34 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 39% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 14,551 ($1,400) | $2,550 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 10,181 ($980) | $1,846 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,251 ($120) | $274 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 9,863 ($949) | $1,691 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 7,413 ($713) | $1,289 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,896 ($182) | $142 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 257 ($25) | $41 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,574 ($440) | $450 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 933 ($90) | $132 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 72 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 252 ($24) | $26 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 29% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 949 ($91) | $66 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 432 ($42) | $75 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 950 ($91) | $100 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,198 ($115) | $181 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 35% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,151 ($28,974) | $25,902 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 ($1.46) | $1.02 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 672 ($65) | $43 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 337 ($32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 45% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 220 ($21) | $28 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 281 ($27) | $115 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 ($3.85) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 33 ($3.22) | $5.06 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 ($3.75) | $5.65 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 19 ($1.87) | $5.11 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 ($2.29) | $1.99 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 360 ($35) | $25 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 11% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 568 ($55) | $57 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 ($21) | $25 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 852 ($82) | $202 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,108 ($107) | $97 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 127 ($12) | $12 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 ($4.21) | $5.90 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 82 ($8) | $6 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 1,500 ($144) | $429 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 10 ($0.96) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 445 ($43) | $51 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 110 ($11) | $10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,700 in Maui you would need to make just about $6,147 (kr 63,886) in Kristiansand.
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