Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway vs Paulinia, Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 50% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 152 (R$ 98) | R$ 35 | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 111 (R$ 71) | R$ 20 | + 257% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 65 (R$ 42) | R$ 30 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.00 | + 187% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 53 (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (R$ 41) | R$ 30 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (R$ 21) | R$ 60 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (R$ 106) | R$ 120 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (R$ 23) | R$ 6.00 | + 290% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.00 | + 371% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 21% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 14,551 (R$ 9,378) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 10,181 (R$ 6,561) | R$ 1,450 | + 353% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,215 (R$ 783) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 9,863 (R$ 6,356) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 7,357 (R$ 4,742) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 675 (R$ 435) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 257 (R$ 166) | R$ 70 | + 137% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,574 (R$ 2,948) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 933 (R$ 601) | R$ 300 | + 100% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 72 (R$ 46) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 252 (R$ 163) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 202% | |||
Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 202% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 949 (R$ 611) | R$ 80 | + 664% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 432 (R$ 278) | R$ 60 | + 364% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 950 (R$ 613) | R$ 500 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,198 (R$ 772) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 137% | |||
Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 137% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,151 (R$ 194,086) | R$ 15,000 | + 1194% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.46 | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 672 (R$ 433) | R$ 227 | + 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 337 (R$ 217) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 20% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 220 (R$ 142) | R$ 50 | + 183% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 281 (R$ 181) | R$ 300 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 33 (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 (R$ 25) | R$ 36 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 19 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 360 (R$ 232) | R$ 60 | + 287% | |
Entertainment | + 189% | |||
Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 189% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 568 (R$ 366) | R$ 200 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (R$ 138) | R$ 80 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 852 (R$ 549) | R$ 300 | + 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,108 (R$ 714) | R$ 80 | + 793% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 127 (R$ 82) | R$ 80 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 182% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 82 (R$ 53) | R$ 5.00 | + 957% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 1,500 (R$ 967) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 10 (R$ 6) | R$ 0.50 | + 1189% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 445 (R$ 287) | R$ 300 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 110 (R$ 71) | R$ 5.00 | + 1320% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 50,041 (kr 77,645) in Kristiansand to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 28,000 in Paulinia.
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