Cost of living in Norway compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (R$ 96) | R$ 36 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (R$ 56) | R$ 34 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.84 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.68 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (R$ 74) | R$ 44 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.89 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 155% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (R$ 9,769) | R$ 3,726 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (R$ 7,351) | R$ 2,493 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (R$ 1,070) | R$ 595 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (R$ 5,904) | R$ 2,643 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (R$ 4,788) | R$ 1,696 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (R$ 664) | R$ 510 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (R$ 196) | R$ 89 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (R$ 2,160) | R$ 2,004 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (R$ 1,509) | R$ 630 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (R$ 44) | R$ 29 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (R$ 184) | R$ 21 | + 796% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (R$ 374) | R$ 250 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (R$ 188) | R$ 247 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (R$ 451) | R$ 410 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (R$ 489) | R$ 304 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (R$ 178,931) | R$ 116,563 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.53 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (R$ 374) | R$ 230 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (R$ 82) | R$ 44 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (R$ 242) | R$ 263 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.28 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (R$ 187) | R$ 55 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (R$ 417) | R$ 113 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (R$ 139) | R$ 66 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (R$ 734) | R$ 205 | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (R$ 474) | R$ 199 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (R$ 75) | R$ 29 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (R$ 45) | R$ 11 | + 302% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (R$ 2,357) | R$ 4,141 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.29 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (R$ 193) | R$ 125 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (R$ 65) | R$ 11 | + 468% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,465 prices entered by 1,730 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 85% more expensive than in Brazil
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