Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 202 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 288 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 120 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 146 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 66 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 41 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 27 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 59 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 81 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 46 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 31 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 29 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 270 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 34 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 22 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 151% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,577 (Mex$ 43,187) | Mex$ 20,362 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,698 (Mex$ 31,942) | Mex$ 10,096 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,191 (Mex$ 6,104) | Mex$ 1,068 | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,093 (Mex$ 25,044) | Mex$ 13,494 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,049 (Mex$ 19,223) | Mex$ 6,902 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (Mex$ 2,183) | Mex$ 714 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 445 (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 383 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,824 (Mex$ 9,229) | Mex$ 7,078 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (Mex$ 6,654) | Mex$ 2,415 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 110 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 118 | + 706% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (Mex$ 1,844) | Mex$ 983 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 690 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (Mex$ 1,910) | Mex$ 1,680 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (Mex$ 2,323) | Mex$ 1,317 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 125% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 360,840 (Mex$ 690,235) | Mex$ 370,704 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 22 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 819 (Mex$ 1,566) | Mex$ 545 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 78 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 195 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (Mex$ 904) | Mex$ 624 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 78 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 56 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 63 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 34 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 35 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (Mex$ 870) | Mex$ 236 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (Mex$ 1,288) | Mex$ 353 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 157 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (Mex$ 2,656) | Mex$ 828 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,044 (Mex$ 1,997) | Mex$ 776 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 152 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 84 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 43 | + 306% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (Mex$ 11,383) | Mex$ 12,104 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.37 (Mex$ 2.63) | Mex$ 3.09 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 918 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 69 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,288 prices entered by 1,045 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 101% more expensive than in Mexico
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