Cost of living in Norway compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 151% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 217 (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 225 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 121 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 54 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 21 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 35 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 23 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 70 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 41 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 24 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 24 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 160 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 232 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 30 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 21 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 186% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,874 (Mex$ 42,307) | Mex$ 19,265 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,193 (Mex$ 31,227) | Mex$ 8,737 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,328 (Mex$ 3,144) | Mex$ 1,060 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,005 (Mex$ 30,782) | Mex$ 10,274 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,667 (Mex$ 22,881) | Mex$ 5,194 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 830 (Mex$ 1,964) | Mex$ 677 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 384 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (Mex$ 9,453) | Mex$ 6,733 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,544 (Mex$ 3,654) | Mex$ 2,038 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 99 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (Mex$ 644) | Mex$ 92 | + 599% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 121% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 893 (Mex$ 2,113) | Mex$ 856 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (Mex$ 1,392) | Mex$ 662 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (Mex$ 2,073) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (Mex$ 4,212) | Mex$ 1,154 | + 265% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 157% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (Mex$ 834,791) | Mex$ 356,257 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 771 (Mex$ 1,824) | Mex$ 546 | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 143% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 79 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 185 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 532 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 80 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 49 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 57 | + 234% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 30 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 29 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 189 | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 134% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (Mex$ 1,514) | Mex$ 308 | + 391% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 150 | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (Mex$ 3,599) | Mex$ 860 | + 319% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (Mex$ 2,065) | Mex$ 676 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 125 | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 72 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 40 | + 454% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (Mex$ 11,819) | Mex$ 10,768 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.05 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (Mex$ 1,276) | Mex$ 985 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 62 | + 425% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,359 prices entered by 1,342 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 156% more expensive than in Mexico
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