Cost of living in Norway compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 68% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Norway | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (ARS $4,059) | ARS $3,408 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 124 (ARS $2,330) | ARS $1,776 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 (ARS $1,370) | ARS $617 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (ARS $411) | ARS $229 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (ARS $1,088) | ARS $437 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 40 (ARS $746) | ARS $370 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 83 (ARS $1,559) | ARS $782 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (ARS $570) | ARS $459 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (ARS $419) | ARS $245 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (ARS $608) | ARS $309 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 176 (ARS $3,297) | ARS $1,245 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (ARS $676) | ARS $426 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (ARS $511) | ARS $153 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 205% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Norway | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,866 (ARS $428,014) | ARS $142,151 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,955 (ARS $317,368) | ARS $78,166 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,943 (ARS $36,375) | ARS $9,508 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,302 (ARS $248,988) | ARS $95,814 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,305 (ARS $192,888) | ARS $51,276 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 854 (ARS $15,989) | ARS $7,519 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 431 (ARS $8,067) | ARS $2,950 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,787 (ARS $70,894) | ARS $87,318 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (ARS $65,110) | ARS $41,171 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 86 (ARS $1,616) | ARS $1,202 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 453 (ARS $8,482) | ARS $741 | + 1044% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 18% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Norway | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (ARS $18,040) | ARS $17,169 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (ARS $8,840) | ARS $11,579 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (ARS $18,691) | ARS $29,273 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (ARS $22,737) | ARS $24,866 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 143% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Norway | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 360,840 (ARS $6,754,425) | ARS $4,849,410 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (ARS $421) | ARS $197 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 818 (ARS $15,313) | ARS $3,526 | + 334% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 51% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Norway | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (ARS $1,236) | ARS $1,077 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (ARS $2,166) | ARS $1,946 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (ARS $8,845) | ARS $2,858 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (ARS $834) | ARS $845 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (ARS $762) | ARS $523 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (ARS $720) | ARS $704 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (ARS $490) | ARS $466 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (ARS $439) | ARS $411 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (ARS $8,510) | ARS $1,674 | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 64% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Norway | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 1,044 (ARS $19,542) | ARS $4,395 | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (ARS $5,351) | ARS $1,935 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (ARS $25,994) | ARS $5,415 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 974 (ARS $18,240) | ARS $6,765 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (ARS $2,856) | ARS $1,421 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (ARS $977) | ARS $811 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 92 (ARS $1,718) | ARS $615 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (ARS $111,395) | ARS $161,234 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.37 (ARS $26) | ARS $53 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (ARS $8,688) | ARS $6,626 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (ARS $2,731) | ARS $481 | + 468% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 101% more expensive than in Argentina
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