- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 186% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 214 (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 119 | + 302% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 113 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 96 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 65 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 31 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 21 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 64 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 38 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 24 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 22 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 217 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 25 | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 20 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 167% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,632 (Mex$ 45,792) | Mex$ 19,366 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,640 (Mex$ 32,494) | Mex$ 10,230 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,743 (Mex$ 6,087) | Mex$ 1,629 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,359 (Mex$ 29,650) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,328 (Mex$ 22,924) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,371 (Mex$ 3,043) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 382 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,744 (Mex$ 8,309) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,054 (Mex$ 2,340) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 107 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 109 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 267 (Mex$ 594) | Mex$ 78 | + 656% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 69% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 985 (Mex$ 2,187) | Mex$ 841 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 399 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 674 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,083 (Mex$ 2,404) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,481 (Mex$ 3,287) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 158% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 (Mex$ 701,338) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 742 (Mex$ 1,646) | Mex$ 457 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 93% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 77 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 110 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 181 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 404 (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 545 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 72 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 50 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 43 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 55 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 28 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 30 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 337 (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 128 | + 486% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 123% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 503 (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 379 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 264 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 138 | + 326% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 1,217 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 848 (Mex$ 1,881) | Mex$ 744 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 138 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 103 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 55 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 45 | + 327% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,358 (Mex$ 9,673) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.39 (Mex$ 5.29) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 473 (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 761 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 52 | + 423% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.220
MXN
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NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,830 prices entered by 1,339 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 152% more expensive than in Mexico
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