Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 211% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 258% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 258% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (57,377 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 632% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 135 (34,449 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 78 (19,873 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (5,719 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (13,452 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (12,300 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 832% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 80 (20,335 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (7,762 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (5,411 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 344% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (8,866 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 318% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (44,901 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (8,535 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 241% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (8,674 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 651% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 157% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 25,417 (6,464,753 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,560 (4,720,754 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,615 (665,030 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,862 (4,288,894 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,372 (3,401,188 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 580% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,808 (459,933 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 459 (116,801 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,728 (1,456,991 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,748 (444,629 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 79 (20,069 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 331 (84,083 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 255% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 255% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 990 (251,778 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 492% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 476 (121,165 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,127 (286,538 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 329% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,428 (363,178 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 626% | |
| Transportation | + 336% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 336% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 430,359 (109,461,645 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (5,946 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 856 (217,642 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 715% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 332 (84,466 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 61% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 53 (13,414 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (26,408 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 691 (175,694 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (11,745 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (9,977 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (12,018 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (6,666 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (7,092 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 317% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 456 (115,914 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 681% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 171% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oslo | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (182,801 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 692% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (81,854 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 506% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (238,964 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (263,102 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 332% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 155 (39,303 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 257% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 58 (14,837 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 261% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (26,224 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 837% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,558 (1,413,617 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.19 (302 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 534 (135,896 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 150 (38,203 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 992% | |
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TOTAL | + 211% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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