Cost of living in Norway compared to Macao
Currency:
Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Norway is 66% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (160 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (97 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 870% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (58 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (17 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (38 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (37 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (48 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (24 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (17 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (26 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 271% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (129 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (27 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (24 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | + 56% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Norway is 43% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (17,080 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (13,107 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (1,954 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (11,449 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (8,887 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (1,960 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 188% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (356 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (3,481 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (1,413 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (70 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (223 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 507% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 9% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (718 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (362 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (816 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (1,076 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 54% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (325,665 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (610 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | + 69% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 39% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (76 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (92 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (365 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (39 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (33 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (43 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (29 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 189% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (21 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (340 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | + 60% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 27% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Norway | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (593 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (240 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (441 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (787 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (125 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (37 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (79 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (4,143 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (0.73 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (377 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (116 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 173% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.755
MOP
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 745 prices entered by 118 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 27% more expensive than in Macao
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