Cost of living in Norway compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Norway is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (C$27) | C$24 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (C$16) | C$14 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (C$2.94) | C$3.28 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (C$6) | C$5.88 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (C$6) | C$5.56 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (C$4.01) | C$5.47 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (C$2.84) | C$3.31 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (C$4.37) | C$4.03 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (C$22) | C$21 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (C$4.50) | C$3.23 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (C$4.08) | C$2.58 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Norway is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (C$2,874) | C$2,911 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (C$2,206) | C$2,295 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (C$329) | C$240 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (C$1,927) | C$2,062 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (C$1,496) | C$1,501 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (C$330) | C$128 | + 157% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (C$60) | C$65 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (C$586) | C$401 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (C$238) | C$213 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (C$12) | C$14 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (C$38) | C$30 | + 27% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (C$121) | C$80 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (C$61) | C$57 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (C$137) | C$147 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (C$181) | C$173 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (C$54,809) | C$33,546 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (C$2.79) | C$1.60 | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (C$103) | C$106 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (C$13) | C$11 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (C$15) | C$24 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (C$62) | C$103 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (C$5.50) | C$6 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (C$4.84) | C$4.45 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (C$3.59) | C$3.63 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (C$57) | C$31 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (C$100) | C$68 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (C$40) | C$31 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (C$74) | C$217 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (C$133) | C$129 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (C$21) | C$15 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (C$6) | C$5.88 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (C$13) | C$8 | + 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (C$697) | C$808 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (C$0.12) | C$0.44 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (C$63) | C$67 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (C$20) | C$18 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Norway is 7% more expensive than in Canada
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