Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
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Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Norway is 159% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 215 | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 127 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 118 | + 153% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 76 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 53 | + 234% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 21 | + 134% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 52 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 35 | + 248% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 25 | + 256% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 72 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 40 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 24 | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 24 | + 218% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 170 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 234 | + 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 30 | + 204% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 19 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 117% | |
Housing | + 195% | |||
Housing in Norway is 195% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 18,364 (Mex$ 43,237) | Mex$ 18,965 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,565 (Mex$ 31,939) | Mex$ 8,587 | + 272% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,371 (Mex$ 3,228) | Mex$ 1,039 | + 211% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,370 (Mex$ 31,480) | Mex$ 10,151 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,361 (Mex$ 24,395) | Mex$ 4,885 | + 399% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 952 (Mex$ 2,242) | Mex$ 725 | + 209% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 349 (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 383 | + 114% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,306 (Mex$ 10,137) | Mex$ 7,008 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,594 (Mex$ 3,754) | Mex$ 2,022 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 100 | + 158% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 276 (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 90 | + 623% | |
Clothes | + 106% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 106% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 830 (Mex$ 1,954) | Mex$ 845 | + 131% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 510 (Mex$ 1,202) | Mex$ 650 | + 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 934 (Mex$ 2,200) | Mex$ 1,499 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,733 (Mex$ 4,080) | Mex$ 1,095 | + 272% | |
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 326,034 (Mex$ 767,633) | Mex$ 340,943 | + 125% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 774 (Mex$ 1,821) | Mex$ 529 | + 244% | |
Personal Care | + 127% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 127% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 97 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 82 | + 177% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 169 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 176 | + 125% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 256 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 518 | + 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 81 | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 47 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 50 | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 62 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 55 | + 166% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 29 | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 29 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 480 (Mex$ 1,130) | Mex$ 192 | + 490% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 117% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 469 (Mex$ 1,104) | Mex$ 313 | + 253% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 284 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 147 | + 355% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,157 (Mex$ 2,725) | Mex$ 833 | + 227% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (Mex$ 2,054) | Mex$ 681 | + 202% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 144 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 122 | + 179% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 72 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 39 | + 453% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,995 (Mex$ 11,760) | Mex$ 9,977 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.61 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 497 (Mex$ 1,170) | Mex$ 983 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 61 | + 428% | |
TOTAL | + 157% |
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,563 prices entered by 1,290 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 157% more expensive than in Mexico
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