- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Zimbabwe
- Tromsø
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tromsø, Norway compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 306% | |||
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Food in Tromsø (Norway) is 306% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 188 ($24) | $3.00 | + 702% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 125 ($16) | $3.00 | + 433% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 63 ($8) | $3.00 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 15 ($1.92) | $1.29 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 68 ($9) | $2.40 | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 ($4.65) | $1.10 | + 322% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 ($8) | $6 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 40 ($5.15) | $1.70 | + 203% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 47 ($6) | $1.00 | + 502% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 30 ($3.81) | $1.50 | + 154% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 141 ($18) | $6.00 | + 201% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 39 ($4.99) | $2.25 | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 ($3.18) | $0.33 | + 853% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Tromsø (Norway) is 34% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 14,736 ($1,884) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 12,891 ($1,648) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,599 ($204) | $40 | + 411% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 9,667 ($1,236) | $500 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 9,563 ($1,222) | $250 | + 389% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,472 ($188) | $50 | + 276% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 298 ($38) | $70 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | kr 4,968 ($635) | $600 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,159 ($148) | $300 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 255 ($33) | $7 | + 366% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 210 ($27) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Tromsø (Norway) is 29% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,033 ($132) | $40 | + 230% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 310 ($40) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,341 ($171) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 2,278 ($291) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Tromsø (Norway) is 10% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 373,494 ($47,745) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 ($1.98) | $1.40 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 620 ($79) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 273 ($35) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Tromsø (Norway) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 56 ($7) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 63 ($8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 237 ($30) | $25 | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 80 ($10) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 48 ($6) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 33 ($4.27) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 37 ($4.74) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 30 ($3.85) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 437 ($56) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Tromsø (Norway) is 12% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 699 ($89) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 217 ($28) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 600 ($77) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 892 ($114) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 106 ($14) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 ($6) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 83 ($11) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 5,415 ($692) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.73 ($0.09) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 387 ($49) | $20 | + 147% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 115 ($15) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tromsø (Norway) is 63% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $10,114
(kr 79,116)
in Tromsø
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$6,200
in Zvishavane District.
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