Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 101% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Oslo (Norway) is 111% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Oslo | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 230 (811 UM) | 525 UM | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 147 (516 UM) | 175 UM | + 195% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 81 (286 UM) | 114 UM | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (78 UM) | 54 UM | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 55 (192 UM) | 61 UM | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 50 (175 UM) | 27 UM | + 545% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 93 (326 UM) | 82 UM | + 296% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (107 UM) | 70 UM | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (74 UM) | 29 UM | + 150% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (119 UM) | 122 UM | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 189 (666 UM) | 400 UM | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (118 UM) | 69 UM | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (120 UM) | 22 UM | + 449% | |
Housing | + 135% | |||
Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 135% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 25,417 (89,439 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,560 (65,311 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 217% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,615 (9,201 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,862 (59,336 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,372 (47,055 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 371% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,954 (6,877 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 459 (1,616 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 5,728 (20,157 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,748 (6,151 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 79 (278 UM) | 161 UM | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 331 (1,163 UM) | 189 UM | + 516% | |
Clothes | + 183% | |||
Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 183% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,034 (3,640 UM) | 892 UM | + 308% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 476 (1,676 UM) | 749 UM | + 124% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,127 (3,964 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 245% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,428 (5,025 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 97% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 60% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 430,359 (1,514,392 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (82 UM) | 43 UM | + 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 856 (3,011 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 430 (1,513 UM) | 216 UM | + 601% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 93% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 53 (186 UM) | 159 UM | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (365 UM) | 120 UM | + 204% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 691 (2,431 UM) | 800 UM | + 204% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (162 UM) | 340 UM | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (138 UM) | 101 UM | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (166 UM) | 118 UM | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (92 UM) | 62 UM | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (98 UM) | 70 UM | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 456 (1,604 UM) | 295 UM | + 443% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 76% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Oslo | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (2,529 UM) | 554 UM | + 356% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (1,132 UM) | 306 UM | + 270% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (3,306 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (3,640 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 155 (544 UM) | 139 UM | + 292% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 58 (205 UM) | 86 UM | + 139% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 111 (392 UM) | 200 UM | + 96% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,241 (21,962 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.19 (4 UM) | 8 UM | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 581 (2,044 UM) | 874 UM | + 134% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 138 (486 UM) | 56 UM | + 762% | |
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TOTAL | + 101% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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