Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 155% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 202 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 154 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 116 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 106 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 59 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 47 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 32 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 22 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 67 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 67 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 40 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 21 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 191 (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 216 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 28 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 19 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 176% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,538 (Mex$ 44,803) | Mex$ 19,050 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,485 (Mex$ 34,293) | Mex$ 8,926 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,991 (Mex$ 4,141) | Mex$ 1,269 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,494 (Mex$ 28,071) | Mex$ 10,636 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,818 (Mex$ 22,504) | Mex$ 5,897 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,454 (Mex$ 3,025) | Mex$ 937 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 280 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 387 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,810 (Mex$ 7,925) | Mex$ 7,514 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,236 (Mex$ 2,572) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 100 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 273 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 88 | + 545% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 931 (Mex$ 1,937) | Mex$ 853 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 367 (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 636 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 938 (Mex$ 1,951) | Mex$ 1,507 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,532 (Mex$ 3,188) | Mex$ 1,213 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 325,703 (Mex$ 677,533) | Mex$ 325,673 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 751 (Mex$ 1,561) | Mex$ 496 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 69 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 78 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 228 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 672 (Mex$ 1,399) | Mex$ 552 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 33 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 68 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 49 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 45 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 58 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 30 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 403 (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 175 | + 381% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 121% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 512 (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 348 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 271 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 140 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,101 (Mex$ 2,291) | Mex$ 942 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 986 (Mex$ 2,050) | Mex$ 663 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 131 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 110 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 51 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 59 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 90 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 41 | + 356% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,305 (Mex$ 8,955) | Mex$ 9,897 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (Mex$ 3.08) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 456 (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 848 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 128 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 55 | + 383% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,735 prices entered by 1,514 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 142% more expensive than in Mexico
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