- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 213% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 213% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 118 | + 346% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 95 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 66 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 19 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 31 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 20 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 62 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 37 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 24 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 21 | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (Mex$ 401) | Mex$ 223 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 25 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 20 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 177% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,461 (Mex$ 49,249) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,695 (Mex$ 35,372) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,936 (Mex$ 4,660) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,259 (Mex$ 31,915) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,598 (Mex$ 25,510) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,103 (Mex$ 2,656) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 318 (Mex$ 767) | Mex$ 383 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,684 (Mex$ 8,868) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 962 (Mex$ 2,316) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 134 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 104 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 89 | + 663% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,035 (Mex$ 2,490) | Mex$ 799 | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 451 (Mex$ 1,086) | Mex$ 656 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (Mex$ 2,596) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,464 (Mex$ 3,524) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 179% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,117 (Mex$ 780,148) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 736 (Mex$ 1,772) | Mex$ 466 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 129% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 79 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 77 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 186 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 456 (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 543 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 68 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 49 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 53 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 28 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 29 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 338 (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 123 | + 563% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 145% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 520 (Mex$ 1,252) | Mex$ 383 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 261 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 136 | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 (Mex$ 2,246) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 879 (Mex$ 2,116) | Mex$ 742 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 136 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 103 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 55 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 44 | + 366% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,339 (Mex$ 10,443) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (Mex$ 5.36) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 502 (Mex$ 1,209) | Mex$ 715 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 52 | + 458% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,876 prices entered by 1,402 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 173% more expensive than in Mexico
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