Cost of living in Norway compared to Colombia
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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Norway is 118% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Norway | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (COL$76,997) | COL$35,926 | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (COL$46,708) | COL$26,648 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (COL$28,127) | COL$10,705 | + 163% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (COL$8,423) | COL$4,545 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (COL$18,458) | COL$9,776 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (COL$17,854) | COL$4,171 | + 328% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (COL$22,947) | COL$12,479 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (COL$11,479) | COL$9,405 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (COL$8,134) | COL$3,552 | + 129% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (COL$12,490) | COL$4,084 | + 206% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (COL$62,182) | COL$47,778 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (COL$12,870) | COL$6,561 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (COL$11,658) | COL$3,694 | + 216% | |
Housing | + 191% | |||
Housing in Norway is 191% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Norway | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (COL$8,222,225) | COL$3,431,470 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (COL$6,309,972) | COL$1,816,540 | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (COL$940,636) | COL$334,934 | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (COL$5,511,458) | COL$1,939,220 | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (COL$4,278,378) | COL$1,047,990 | + 308% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (COL$943,370) | COL$234,976 | + 301% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (COL$171,335) | COL$74,151 | + 131% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (COL$1,675,658) | COL$1,386,040 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (COL$680,203) | COL$444,453 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (COL$33,530) | COL$21,857 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (COL$107,423) | COL$14,400 | + 646% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 38% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Norway | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (COL$345,735) | COL$205,158 | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (COL$174,166) | COL$139,363 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (COL$392,966) | COL$358,761 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (COL$518,111) | COL$301,004 | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 93% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Norway | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (COL$156,776,063) | COL$73,975,400 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (COL$7,966) | COL$4,009 | + 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (COL$293,441) | COL$147,580 | + 99% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 56% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Norway | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (COL$36,505) | COL$21,178 | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (COL$44,071) | COL$27,786 | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (COL$175,934) | COL$120,452 | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (COL$18,718) | COL$24,902 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (COL$15,745) | COL$14,232 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (COL$20,895) | COL$19,846 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (COL$13,842) | COL$8,145 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (COL$10,279) | COL$6,086 | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (COL$163,806) | COL$32,498 | + 404% | |
Entertainment | + 144% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 144% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Norway | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (COL$285,287) | COL$51,543 | + 453% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (COL$115,639) | COL$30,038 | + 285% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (COL$212,218) | COL$134,433 | + 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (COL$379,080) | COL$125,396 | + 202% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (COL$60,100) | COL$33,247 | + 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (COL$17,605) | COL$10,735 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (COL$38,069) | COL$5,952 | + 540% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (COL$1,994,384) | COL$2,545,900 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (COL$350) | COL$203 | + 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (COL$181,398) | COL$112,857 | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (COL$55,878) | COL$9,009 | + 520% | |
TOTAL | + 121% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Norway is 121% more expensive than in Colombia
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