Cost of living in Norway compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 190% | |||
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Food in Norway is 190% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 253 (R$ 141) | R$ 39 | + 265% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 154 (R$ 86) | R$ 38 | + 127% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 87 (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 306% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 26 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.62 | + 155% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 63 (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 47 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 239% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 94 (R$ 52) | R$ 27 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 196% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 203 (R$ 114) | R$ 50 | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.60 | + 289% | |
Housing | + 195% | |||
Housing in Norway is 195% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,698 (R$ 13,237) | R$ 4,097 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,166 (R$ 10,147) | R$ 2,703 | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,141 (R$ 1,196) | R$ 694 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,879 (R$ 8,312) | R$ 3,008 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,266 (R$ 7,410) | R$ 1,960 | + 278% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,400 (R$ 1,341) | R$ 546 | + 145% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 221 (R$ 123) | R$ 91 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 5,761 (R$ 3,218) | R$ 1,840 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,834 (R$ 1,025) | R$ 637 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 118 (R$ 66) | R$ 31 | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 433 (R$ 242) | R$ 22 | + 985% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,115 (R$ 623) | R$ 292 | + 113% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 488 (R$ 273) | R$ 277 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,236 (R$ 690) | R$ 414 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (R$ 842) | R$ 323 | + 161% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (R$ 204,620) | R$ 114,674 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 727 (R$ 406) | R$ 250 | + 62% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (R$ 36) | R$ 22 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (R$ 60) | R$ 51 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 659 (R$ 368) | R$ 291 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 50 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 52 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 272% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.87 | + 175% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 481 (R$ 269) | R$ 59 | + 356% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 481 (R$ 269) | R$ 115 | + 134% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 339 (R$ 190) | R$ 62 | + 208% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 800 (R$ 447) | R$ 234 | + 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 946 (R$ 528) | R$ 240 | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 157 (R$ 88) | R$ 32 | + 173% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 59 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 97 (R$ 54) | R$ 12 | + 350% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (R$ 3,843) | R$ 3,761 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.98 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 572 (R$ 319) | R$ 141 | + 126% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 143 (R$ 80) | R$ 15 | + 419% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |

These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 108% more expensive than in Brazil
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