Cost of living in Norway compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 298% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 298% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (R$ 145) | R$ 28 | + 420% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (R$ 81) | R$ 27 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (R$ 48) | R$ 8 | + 520% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.93 | + 251% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.53 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (R$ 44) | R$ 18 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.64 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.93 | + 321% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 160 (R$ 107) | R$ 38 | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 222% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.49 | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 273% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 273% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,874 (R$ 11,940) | R$ 3,046 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,193 (R$ 8,813) | R$ 1,843 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,328 (R$ 887) | R$ 511 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,005 (R$ 8,688) | R$ 2,139 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,667 (R$ 6,458) | R$ 1,308 | + 394% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 830 (R$ 554) | R$ 372 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (R$ 265) | R$ 79 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (R$ 2,668) | R$ 1,693 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,544 (R$ 1,031) | R$ 474 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (R$ 73) | R$ 23 | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (R$ 182) | R$ 17 | + 967% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 893 (R$ 596) | R$ 200 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (R$ 393) | R$ 187 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (R$ 585) | R$ 329 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (R$ 1,189) | R$ 247 | + 382% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 127% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (R$ 235,603) | R$ 89,897 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.61 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 771 (R$ 515) | R$ 221 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 176% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (R$ 71) | R$ 16 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (R$ 103) | R$ 41 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (R$ 271) | R$ 217 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (R$ 54) | R$ 15 | + 248% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.93 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.04 | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (R$ 305) | R$ 44 | + 591% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 169% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (R$ 427) | R$ 93 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (R$ 195) | R$ 53 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (R$ 1,016) | R$ 216 | + 370% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (R$ 583) | R$ 180 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (R$ 99) | R$ 25 | + 291% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (R$ 62) | R$ 10 | + 542% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (R$ 3,336) | R$ 3,580 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (R$ 360) | R$ 119 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (R$ 92) | R$ 10 | + 810% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,335 prices entered by 1,870 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 202% more expensive than in Brazil
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