Cost of living in Norway compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 (R$ 97) | R$ 29 | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 115 (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 334% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.64 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 69 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (R$ 15) | R$ 6.00 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.05 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.55 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 187 (R$ 87) | R$ 40 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.34 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 190% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,797 (R$ 10,128) | R$ 3,268 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,770 (R$ 7,792) | R$ 1,940 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,144 (R$ 996) | R$ 572 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,494 (R$ 6,270) | R$ 2,041 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,072 (R$ 5,144) | R$ 1,339 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,454 (R$ 676) | R$ 359 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 282 (R$ 131) | R$ 78 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,425 (R$ 2,056) | R$ 1,534 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,349 (R$ 627) | R$ 428 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (R$ 54) | R$ 23 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 273 (R$ 127) | R$ 16 | + 670% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 931 (R$ 433) | R$ 199 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 356 (R$ 165) | R$ 166 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 965 (R$ 449) | R$ 306 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,586 (R$ 737) | R$ 242 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 330,244 (R$ 153,448) | R$ 88,899 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.35 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 756 (R$ 351) | R$ 211 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (R$ 53) | R$ 43 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 672 (R$ 312) | R$ 241 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 33 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 30 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.31 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 30 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.69 | + 278% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 408 (R$ 190) | R$ 37 | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 537 (R$ 250) | R$ 101 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 269 (R$ 125) | R$ 51 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 869 (R$ 404) | R$ 219 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 949 (R$ 441) | R$ 177 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 130 (R$ 61) | R$ 23 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 252% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,305 (R$ 2,000) | R$ 2,791 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (R$ 0.69) | R$ 1.17 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 484 (R$ 225) | R$ 114 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 (R$ 58) | R$ 10 | + 467% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,369 prices entered by 1,347 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 117% more expensive than in Brazil
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