Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 221 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 289 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 158 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 72 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 54 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 47 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 45 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 27 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 92 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 49 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 34 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 195 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 278 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 35 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 25 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 106% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,749 (Mex$ 36,093) | Mex$ 20,209 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,078 (Mex$ 27,094) | Mex$ 10,225 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (Mex$ 4,104) | Mex$ 1,112 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,241 (Mex$ 22,594) | Mex$ 12,923 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,650 (Mex$ 18,484) | Mex$ 7,476 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,307 (Mex$ 2,073) | Mex$ 832 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 462 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 416 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (Mex$ 7,311) | Mex$ 6,277 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (Mex$ 2,968) | Mex$ 2,589 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 115 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 118 | + 297% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 910 (Mex$ 1,443) | Mex$ 1,003 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 471 (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 709 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,078 (Mex$ 1,711) | Mex$ 1,730 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,336 (Mex$ 2,119) | Mex$ 1,306 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 384,492 (Mex$ 610,011) | Mex$ 364,078 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 804 (Mex$ 1,276) | Mex$ 643 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 98 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 135 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 233 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 496 (Mex$ 787) | Mex$ 617 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 54 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 82 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 57 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 70 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 34 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 33 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 500 (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 239 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (Mex$ 1,245) | Mex$ 356 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 315 (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 160 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 837 (Mex$ 1,327) | Mex$ 782 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,073 (Mex$ 1,702) | Mex$ 807 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 170 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 82 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 47 | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,611 (Mex$ 7,316) | Mex$ 11,943 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (Mex$ 1.53) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 484 (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 956 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 149 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 82 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 67% more expensive than in Mexico
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