Cost of living in Norway compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 80% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Norway | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (Q152) | Q86 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (Q88) | Q47 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (Q48) | Q28 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (Q15) | Q13 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (Q41) | Q18 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (Q29) | Q11 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (Q41) | Q44 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (Q21) | Q18 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Q14) | Q10 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (Q23) | Q11 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (Q117) | Q90 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (Q29) | Q17 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (Q22) | Q8 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 118% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Norway | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (Q15,450) | Q6,727 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (Q11,627) | Q4,051 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (Q1,692) | Q536 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (Q9,337) | Q5,172 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (Q7,572) | Q2,995 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (Q1,051) | Q389 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (Q309) | Q239 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (Q3,416) | Q3,465 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (Q2,386) | Q755 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (Q69) | Q113 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (Q292) | Q28 | + 948% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 9% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Norway | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (Q592) | Q423 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (Q297) | Q310 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (Q714) | Q714 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (Q773) | Q564 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 76% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Norway | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (Q282,993) | Q143,555 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Q15) | Q12 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (Q591) | Q299 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Norway | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (Q75) | Q51 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (Q130) | Q184 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (Q383) | Q287 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (Q40) | Q35 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (Q30) | Q36 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (Q39) | Q48 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (Q19) | Q22 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (Q22) | Q17 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (Q296) | Q80 | + 270% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 85% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Norway | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (Q660) | Q115 | + 475% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (Q220) | Q87 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (Q1,160) | Q289 | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (Q749) | Q330 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (Q118) | Q60 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (Q33) | Q29 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (Q70) | Q19 | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (Q3,728) | Q4,176 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (Q0.74) | Q1.29 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (Q305) | Q352 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 144 (Q102) | Q27 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.705
GTQ
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,397 prices entered by 170 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 77% more expensive than in Guatemala
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