Cost of living in Norway compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 166% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 198 (R$ 100) | R$ 30 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (R$ 64) | R$ 31 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.40 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 62 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 20 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.83 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.67 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (R$ 89) | R$ 43 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.82 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 222% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 20,123 (R$ 10,221) | R$ 2,832 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 14,311 (R$ 7,269) | R$ 2,002 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 4,256 (R$ 2,162) | R$ 592 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,032 (R$ 6,111) | R$ 2,242 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,620 (R$ 4,379) | R$ 1,480 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (R$ 580) | R$ 414 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 390 (R$ 198) | R$ 84 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (R$ 2,297) | R$ 2,006 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (R$ 1,368) | R$ 585 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (R$ 48) | R$ 26 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (R$ 252) | R$ 19 | + 1228% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,041 (R$ 529) | R$ 245 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 542 (R$ 275) | R$ 219 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,259 (R$ 639) | R$ 347 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,496 (R$ 760) | R$ 261 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 375,275 (R$ 190,616) | R$ 99,097 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 20 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 796 (R$ 404) | R$ 223 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (R$ 59) | R$ 52 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 393 (R$ 200) | R$ 244 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.62 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 496 (R$ 252) | R$ 47 | + 435% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Norway | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (R$ 342) | R$ 92 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 257 (R$ 131) | R$ 54 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (R$ 705) | R$ 189 | + 274% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,431 (R$ 727) | R$ 189 | + 284% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (R$ 85) | R$ 26 | + 231% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (R$ 48) | R$ 10 | + 371% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,902 (R$ 2,998) | R$ 3,925 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.34 (R$ 0.68) | R$ 1.29 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 523 (R$ 266) | R$ 123 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 135 (R$ 68) | R$ 12 | + 467% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,014 prices entered by 2,088 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 122% more expensive than in Brazil
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