Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 174% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 152 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 154 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 107 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 91 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 47 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 17 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 18 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 52 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 34 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 17 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 57 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 36 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 20 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 18 | + 286% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 160 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 204 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 25 | + 214% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 14 | + 248% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 190% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 14,551 (Mex$ 32,426) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 10,181 (Mex$ 22,686) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,251 (Mex$ 2,789) | Mex$ 901 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 9,863 (Mex$ 21,978) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 7,413 (Mex$ 16,519) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,896 (Mex$ 4,224) | Mex$ 647 | + 553% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 257 (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 351 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,574 (Mex$ 10,193) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 933 (Mex$ 2,079) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 72 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 89 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 252 (Mex$ 562) | Mex$ 58 | + 863% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 95% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 949 (Mex$ 2,114) | Mex$ 786 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 432 (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 560 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 950 (Mex$ 2,118) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,198 (Mex$ 2,670) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 175% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,151 (Mex$ 671,070) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 672 (Mex$ 1,497) | Mex$ 456 | + 228% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 337 (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 272 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 140% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 94 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 220 (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 114 | + 331% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 281 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 471 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 63 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 33 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 43 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 33 | + 167% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 19 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 21 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 20 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 360 (Mex$ 802) | Mex$ 78 | + 924% | |
| 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$ 1,266) | Mex$ 291 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 103 | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 852 (Mex$ 1,899) | Mex$ 496 | + 283% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,108 (Mex$ 2,470) | Mex$ 517 | + 378% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 127 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 89 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 43 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 82 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 30 | + 500% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 1,500 (Mex$ 3,343) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 10 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 710% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 445 (Mex$ 992) | Mex$ 428 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 110 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 47 | + 428% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 300 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kristiansand (Norway) is 190% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 136,177 (kr 61,111) in Kristiansand to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán.
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