- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 210% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 121 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 107 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 93 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 65 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 18 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 30 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 34 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 20 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 59 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 62 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 26 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 37 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 22 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 19 | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 165 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 209 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 37 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 24 | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 20 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 209% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,109 (Mex$ 47,904) | Mex$ 18,894 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,623 (Mex$ 34,833) | Mex$ 9,989 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,930 (Mex$ 4,598) | Mex$ 1,321 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,066 (Mex$ 31,126) | Mex$ 10,108 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 12,070 (Mex$ 28,753) | Mex$ 5,968 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 2,111 (Mex$ 5,029) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 318 (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 385 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,440 (Mex$ 10,577) | Mex$ 8,421 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,441 (Mex$ 3,432) | Mex$ 1,918 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 134 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 95 | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 246 (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 80 | + 637% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 90% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,025 (Mex$ 2,442) | Mex$ 839 | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 407 (Mex$ 969) | Mex$ 665 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,103 (Mex$ 2,629) | Mex$ 1,383 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,592 (Mex$ 3,792) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 165% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 323,365 (Mex$ 770,304) | Mex$ 287,063 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 17 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 711 (Mex$ 1,693) | Mex$ 520 | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 120% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 81 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 242 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 179 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 289 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 536 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 35 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 62 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 49 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 51 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 52 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 27 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 27 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 315 (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 133 | + 466% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 138% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 457 (Mex$ 1,090) | Mex$ 366 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 255 (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 136 | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,007 (Mex$ 2,398) | Mex$ 1,165 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 868 (Mex$ 2,068) | Mex$ 677 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 129 (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 92 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 51 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 84 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 42 | + 373% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,924 (Mex$ 11,730) | Mex$ 9,850 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.76 (Mex$ 4.20) | Mex$ 3.81 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (Mex$ 1,251) | Mex$ 648 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 117 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 50 | + 454% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,530 prices entered by 1,524 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 176% more expensive than in Mexico
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