Cost of living in Norway compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 68% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 227 (170 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 136 (102 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 917% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 82 (61 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (19 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (44 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (37 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 83 (62 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (24 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (17 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (26 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 276% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 186 (139 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (26 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (23 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 48% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,326 (16,704 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,504 (13,845 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,720 (2,035 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,458 (12,314 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,877 (9,635 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,363 (1,768 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (348 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (5,657 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,915 (1,433 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 93 (70 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 376 (282 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 665% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 16% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,043 (781 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 489 (366 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,192 (892 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (1,213 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 43% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 396,153 (296,397 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 788 (590 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 30% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (49 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (80 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 512 (383 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 53 (39 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (28 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (40 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (29 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (19 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 519 (388 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 34% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 543 (406 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 306 (229 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (391 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 986 (737 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 161 (120 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (39 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (77 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,946 (4,449 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (0.83 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 524 (392 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (111 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.748
MOP
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 679 prices entered by 123 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 26% more expensive than in Macao
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