- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 212% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 212% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 194 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 116 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 101 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 88 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 68 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 59 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 17 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 30 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 19 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 66 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 24 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 38 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 15 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 18 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 19 | + 297% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 154 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 195 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 37 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 23 | + 274% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 21 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 17 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 238% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 19,858 (Mex$ 47,690) | Mex$ 17,498 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 13,979 (Mex$ 33,573) | Mex$ 8,350 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,686 (Mex$ 4,048) | Mex$ 1,346 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,813 (Mex$ 33,173) | Mex$ 9,564 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 11,872 (Mex$ 28,513) | Mex$ 5,028 | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 2,002 (Mex$ 4,808) | Mex$ 1,107 | + 334% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 332 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 371 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,518 (Mex$ 10,851) | Mex$ 8,070 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,441 (Mex$ 3,460) | Mex$ 1,810 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 122 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 97 | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 217 (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 51 | + 930% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 993 (Mex$ 2,384) | Mex$ 847 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 353 (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 670 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,084 (Mex$ 2,602) | Mex$ 1,358 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,826 (Mex$ 4,385) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 243% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 180% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 337,944 (Mex$ 811,611) | Mex$ 270,793 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 16 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 692 (Mex$ 1,661) | Mex$ 500 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 121% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 80 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 145 (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 186 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 387 (Mex$ 929) | Mex$ 520 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 69 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 48 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 48 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 45 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 54 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 26 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 26 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 351 (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 127 | + 565% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 154% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 493 (Mex$ 1,184) | Mex$ 367 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 246 (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 136 | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 801 (Mex$ 1,924) | Mex$ 1,057 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 909 (Mex$ 2,182) | Mex$ 727 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 123 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 100 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 41 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 50 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 82 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 41 | + 382% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | kr 4,741 (Mex$ 11,387) | Mex$ 9,512 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.35 (Mex$ 3.25) | Mex$ 1.66 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 526 (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 736 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 114 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 51 | + 440% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 191% more expensive than in Mexico
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