Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 209 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 261 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 119 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 148 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 65 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 40 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 26 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 79 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 46 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 26 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 173 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 266 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 34 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 21 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 167% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,110 (Mex$ 43,286) | Mex$ 19,627 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,278 (Mex$ 33,827) | Mex$ 9,680 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,191 (Mex$ 6,248) | Mex$ 1,073 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,265 (Mex$ 25,970) | Mex$ 12,427 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,528 (Mex$ 20,611) | Mex$ 6,375 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (Mex$ 2,235) | Mex$ 814 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 445 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 390 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (Mex$ 8,854) | Mex$ 7,526 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (Mex$ 5,271) | Mex$ 2,564 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 110 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (Mex$ 971) | Mex$ 128 | + 662% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (Mex$ 1,887) | Mex$ 953 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 731 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (Mex$ 1,955) | Mex$ 1,628 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (Mex$ 2,378) | Mex$ 1,346 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 361,930 (Mex$ 708,582) | Mex$ 350,712 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 806 (Mex$ 1,578) | Mex$ 529 | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 77 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 189 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 597 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 74 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 57 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 63 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 34 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 35 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 218 | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Norway | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (Mex$ 1,319) | Mex$ 335 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 153 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (Mex$ 2,719) | Mex$ 867 | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,044 (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 741 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 149 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 83 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 44 | + 306% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (Mex$ 11,651) | Mex$ 12,055 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.32 (Mex$ 2.58) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (Mex$ 909) | Mex$ 876 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 140 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 70 | + 293% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,597 prices entered by 1,063 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 113% more expensive than in Mexico
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