- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 229% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 229% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 221 (R$ 112) | R$ 29 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (R$ 57) | R$ 26 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (R$ 37) | R$ 7 | + 461% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.22 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.59 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.59 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.32 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.59 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (R$ 84) | R$ 40 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.24 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 215% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,594 (R$ 10,427) | R$ 3,120 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,625 (R$ 7,405) | R$ 1,942 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,890 (R$ 1,463) | R$ 549 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,430 (R$ 6,800) | R$ 2,079 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,723 (R$ 5,429) | R$ 1,313 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,147 (R$ 581) | R$ 405 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 314 (R$ 159) | R$ 84 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,579 (R$ 1,812) | R$ 1,739 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 890 (R$ 451) | R$ 430 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 158 (R$ 80) | R$ 21 | + 280% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (R$ 139) | R$ 17 | + 737% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,027 (R$ 520) | R$ 203 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 435 (R$ 220) | R$ 184 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,115 (R$ 565) | R$ 329 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (R$ 763) | R$ 256 | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 333,057 (R$ 168,635) | R$ 85,401 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.20 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 730 (R$ 370) | R$ 201 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (R$ 92) | R$ 46 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 443 (R$ 225) | R$ 231 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 45 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 24 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.04 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 375 (R$ 190) | R$ 38 | + 396% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 504 (R$ 255) | R$ 98 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (R$ 129) | R$ 50 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 974 (R$ 493) | R$ 179 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 889 (R$ 450) | R$ 174 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (R$ 68) | R$ 24 | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (R$ 44) | R$ 11 | + 298% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,359 (R$ 2,207) | R$ 2,758 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (R$ 1.13) | R$ 1.13 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 498 (R$ 252) | R$ 125 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (R$ 61) | R$ 10 | + 529% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.506
BRL
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,505 prices entered by 2,899 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 141% more expensive than in Brazil
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