Cost of living in Norway compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (C$26) | C$23 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (C$15) | C$13 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (C$2.69) | C$2.95 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (C$7) | C$5.30 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (C$5.01) | C$4.93 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (C$3.66) | C$4.81 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (C$2.52) | C$2.97 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (C$3.99) | C$3.38 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (C$20) | C$18 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (C$5.11) | C$2.82 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (C$3.86) | C$2.98 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Norway is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (C$2,691) | C$2,782 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (C$2,025) | C$2,191 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (C$295) | C$198 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (C$1,626) | C$1,800 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (C$1,319) | C$1,448 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (C$183) | C$131 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (C$54) | C$74 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (C$595) | C$452 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (C$416) | C$192 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (C$12) | C$15 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (C$51) | C$29 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (C$103) | C$78 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (C$52) | C$55 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (C$124) | C$119 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (C$135) | C$146 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (C$49,296) | C$30,155 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (C$2.69) | C$1.72 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (C$103) | C$110 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (C$13) | C$13 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (C$23) | C$31 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (C$67) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (C$5.17) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (C$3.26) | C$4.26 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (C$3.84) | C$3.45 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (C$52) | C$30 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Norway | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (C$115) | C$66 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (C$38) | C$31 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (C$202) | C$127 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (C$130) | C$106 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (C$21) | C$14 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (C$5.67) | C$5.15 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (C$12) | C$7 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (C$649) | C$774 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (C$0.13) | C$0.42 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (C$53) | C$63 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (C$18) | C$17 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Norway is 6% more expensive than in Canada
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