Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Norway is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 307 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 160 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 70 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 47 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 30 | + 157% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 94 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 50 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 280 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 36 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 25 | + 99% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Norway is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (Mex$ 35,624) | Mex$ 22,547 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (Mex$ 27,339) | Mex$ 11,524 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (Mex$ 4,075) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (Mex$ 23,879) | Mex$ 13,624 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (Mex$ 18,536) | Mex$ 7,661 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (Mex$ 4,087) | Mex$ 888 | + 360% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 432 | + 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (Mex$ 7,260) | Mex$ 6,272 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (Mex$ 2,947) | Mex$ 2,714 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 115 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 119 | + 290% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (Mex$ 1,498) | Mex$ 979 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 692 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (Mex$ 1,703) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (Mex$ 2,245) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 87% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (Mex$ 679,248) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (Mex$ 1,271) | Mex$ 583 | + 118% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 93 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 218 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 696 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 79 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 63 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 69 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 35 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 34 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 260 | + 173% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (Mex$ 1,236) | Mex$ 396 | + 212% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 164 | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (Mex$ 919) | Mex$ 829 | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (Mex$ 1,642) | Mex$ 904 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 179 | + 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 81 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 49 | + 240% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (Mex$ 8,641) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (Mex$ 1.51) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (Mex$ 786) | Mex$ 888 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 74 | + 226% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,246 prices entered by 957 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 66% more expensive than in Mexico
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