- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 202% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 221 (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 117 | + 336% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 93 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 64 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 18 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 31 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 19 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 61 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 37 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 21 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 219 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 25 | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 21 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 183% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,635 (Mex$ 47,513) | Mex$ 19,606 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,625 (Mex$ 33,674) | Mex$ 10,093 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,890 (Mex$ 6,655) | Mex$ 1,542 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,430 (Mex$ 30,924) | Mex$ 11,108 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,723 (Mex$ 24,691) | Mex$ 6,236 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,147 (Mex$ 2,642) | Mex$ 1,530 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 314 (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 382 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,579 (Mex$ 8,240) | Mex$ 8,101 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 890 (Mex$ 2,050) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 158 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 101 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 78 | + 709% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,027 (Mex$ 2,364) | Mex$ 816 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 435 (Mex$ 1,001) | Mex$ 644 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,115 (Mex$ 2,568) | Mex$ 1,455 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (Mex$ 3,470) | Mex$ 1,279 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 172% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 333,057 (Mex$ 766,875) | Mex$ 299,775 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 18 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 730 (Mex$ 1,680) | Mex$ 466 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 73 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 172 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 443 (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 533 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 45 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 67 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 47 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 44 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 51 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 24 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 28 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 28 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 375 (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 119 | + 625% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 140% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 504 (Mex$ 1,160) | Mex$ 368 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 136 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 974 (Mex$ 2,242) | Mex$ 1,203 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 889 (Mex$ 2,048) | Mex$ 720 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 100 | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 54 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 43 | + 360% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,359 (Mex$ 10,037) | Mex$ 10,379 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (Mex$ 5.13) | Mex$ 2.41 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 498 (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 702 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 52 | + 439% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.303
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,810 prices entered by 1,436 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 169% more expensive than in Mexico
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