Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 165% | |||
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Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 165% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 152 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 183 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 111 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 100 | + 165% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 65 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 48 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 20 | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 53 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 36 | + 252% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 17 | + 320% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 64 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 39 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 21 | + 135% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 24 | + 218% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 244 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 27 | + 219% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 14 | + 269% | |
Housing | + 168% | |||
Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 168% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 14,551 (Mex$ 34,746) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 10,181 (Mex$ 24,309) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,215 (Mex$ 2,902) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 9,863 (Mex$ 23,550) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 7,357 (Mex$ 17,568) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 675 (Mex$ 1,611) | Mex$ 770 | + 109% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 257 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 351 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,574 (Mex$ 10,922) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 933 (Mex$ 2,228) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 72 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 88 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 252 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 54 | + 1015% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 107% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 949 (Mex$ 2,265) | Mex$ 848 | + 167% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 432 (Mex$ 1,031) | Mex$ 552 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 950 (Mex$ 2,269) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,198 (Mex$ 2,861) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 133% | |
Transportation | + 195% | |||
Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 195% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,151 (Mex$ 719,084) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 181% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 672 (Mex$ 1,604) | Mex$ 424 | + 278% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 337 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 283 | + 185% | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 135% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 105 | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 220 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 137 | + 284% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 281 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 517 | + 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 58 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 33 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 43 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 36 | + 162% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 19 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 23 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 19 | + 194% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 360 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 87 | + 883% | |
Entertainment | + 281% | |||
Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 281% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 568 (Mex$ 1,356) | Mex$ 298 | + 355% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 109 | + 371% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 852 (Mex$ 2,035) | Mex$ 675 | + 202% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,108 (Mex$ 2,646) | Mex$ 605 | + 337% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 127 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 110 | + 177% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 54 | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 82 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 36 | + 443% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 1,500 (Mex$ 3,582) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 10 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 759% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 445 (Mex$ 1,063) | Mex$ 522 | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 110 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 53 | + 399% | |
TOTAL | + 186% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 186% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 125,699 (kr 52,643) in Kristiansand to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán.
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