Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Oslo, Norway
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (kr 136) | kr 215 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (kr 67) | kr 123 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (kr 48) | kr 75 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (kr 16) | kr 21 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.08 (kr 28) | kr 53 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.44 (kr 30) | kr 33 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (kr 75) | kr 71 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.24 (kr 22) | kr 32 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.86 (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (kr 19) | kr 32 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (kr 140) | kr 175 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 (kr 18) | kr 38 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.79 (kr 19) | kr 16 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 12% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,868 (kr 19,551) | kr 21,335 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,142 (kr 14,599) | kr 16,156 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 (kr 706) | kr 2,039 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,298 (kr 15,668) | kr 14,048 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,521 (kr 10,371) | kr 10,904 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$68 (kr 462) | kr 1,335 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$61 (kr 417) | kr 313 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (kr 2,622) | kr 4,192 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$138 (kr 943) | kr 1,585 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (kr 73) | kr 126 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (kr 179) | kr 343 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 27% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (kr 533) | kr 889 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (kr 333) | kr 375 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$102 (kr 695) | kr 951 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (kr 952) | kr 1,829 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,143 (kr 144,125) | kr 314,058 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (kr 9) | kr 16 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (kr 755) | kr 773 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (kr 194) | kr 230 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (kr 67) | kr 45 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (kr 157) | kr 102 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (kr 809) | kr 830 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (kr 70) | kr 36 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.26 (kr 36) | kr 40 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 (kr 38) | kr 44 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.82 (kr 26) | kr 22 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (kr 22) | kr 26 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (kr 167) | kr 435 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$51 (kr 348) | kr 536 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (kr 230) | kr 292 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (kr 1,306) | kr 1,134 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (kr 662) | kr 984 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (kr 87) | kr 153 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.07 (kr 35) | kr 47 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (kr 44) | kr 92 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (kr 3,688) | kr 4,439 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (kr 3.43) | kr 1.30 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$51 (kr 351) | kr 466 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (kr 103) | kr 139 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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