Cost of living in Bergen (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Bergen (Norway) is 7% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bergen | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 169 ($U634) | $U731 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 113 ($U423) | $U441 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 ($U248) | $U214 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 ($U81) | $U41 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 45 ($U170) | $U166 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 38 ($U144) | $U112 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 59 ($U220) | $U283 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 ($U110) | $U77 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 ($U77) | $U59 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 30 ($U112) | $U91 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 168 ($U629) | $U346 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 33 ($U123) | $U130 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 ($U82) | $U79 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Bergen (Norway) is 45% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bergen | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,437 ($U61,556) | $U45,697 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 12,185 ($U45,631) | $U26,332 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,590 ($U5,955) | $U3,789 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 10,102 ($U37,832) | $U27,318 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 7,151 ($U26,779) | $U18,767 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 846 ($U3,168) | $U2,643 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 456 ($U1,708) | $U1,488 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,965 ($U18,594) | $U20,168 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,986 ($U7,437) | $U6,525 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 97 ($U365) | $U268 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 367 ($U1,376) | $U318 | + 333% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bergen (Norway) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bergen | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 924 ($U3,460) | $U3,668 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 440 ($U1,646) | $U1,553 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,059 ($U3,967) | $U4,560 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,332 ($U4,988) | $U4,258 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bergen (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bergen | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 326,223 ($U1,221,678) | $U1,291,490 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 20 ($U73) | $U75 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 789 ($U2,953) | $U2,319 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 178 ($U666) | $U431 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergen (Norway) is 13% cheaper than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bergen | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 64 ($U240) | $U310 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 132 ($U493) | $U551 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 333 ($U1,248) | $U1,645 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 36 ($U135) | $U372 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 47 ($U175) | $U157 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 40 ($U148) | $U336 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 ($U101) | $U106 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 ($U87) | $U148 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 326 ($U1,220) | $U538 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergen (Norway) is 7% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
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| Bergen | Montevideo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 482 ($U1,807) | $U1,432 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 265 ($U991) | $U645 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 549 ($U2,058) | $U1,414 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,464 ($U5,484) | $U2,304 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 130 ($U486) | $U394 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 ($U176) | $U193 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 ($U343) | $U165 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,627 ($U17,329) | $U53,336 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.94 ($U3.52) | $U4.82 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 437 ($U1,637) | $U2,620 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 126 ($U470) | $U201 | + 134% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,524 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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