Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Norway 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Norway is 43.9% higher than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Norway is 31.4% higher than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Norway are 0.4% higher than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Norway are 47.3% higher than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Norway are 33.8% higher than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Norway is 4.4% higher than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (170.41 kr) |
33.01 C$ (225.00 kr) |
+32.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 C$ (681.62 kr) |
146.71 C$ (1,000.00 kr) |
+46.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (102.24 kr) |
22.01 C$ (150.00 kr) |
+46.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (54.53 kr) |
16.14 C$ (110.00 kr) |
+101.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.00 C$ (54.53 kr) |
15.40 C$ (105.00 kr) |
+92.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.29 C$ (36.08 kr) |
7.61 C$ (51.86 kr) |
+43.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.91 C$ (19.87 kr) |
5.59 C$ (38.08 kr) |
+91.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.36 C$ (16.10 kr) |
4.41 C$ (30.08 kr) |
+86.8 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.10 C$ (21.14 kr) |
3.35 C$ (22.84 kr) |
+8.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.34 C$ (22.75 kr) |
4.66 C$ (31.75 kr) |
+39.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.28 C$ (15.56 kr) |
2.25 C$ (15.37 kr) |
-1.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.89 C$ (33.31 kr) |
6.98 C$ (47.58 kr) |
+42.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.82 C$ (46.45 kr) |
8.31 C$ (56.65 kr) |
+21.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.54 C$ (51.40 kr) |
10.28 C$ (70.10 kr) |
+36.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.49 C$ (64.69 kr) |
20.30 C$ (138.35 kr) |
+113.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.59 C$ (17.64 kr) |
2.35 C$ (16.04 kr) |
-9.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.91 C$ (6.21 kr) |
1.74 C$ (11.83 kr) |
+90.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.43 C$ (16.59 kr) |
2.27 C$ (15.49 kr) |
-6.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.54 C$ (17.34 kr) |
3.26 C$ (22.22 kr) |
+28.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.68 C$ (11.42 kr) |
1.63 C$ (11.13 kr) |
-2.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.62 C$ (11.02 kr) |
1.85 C$ (12.64 kr) |
+14.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.62 C$ (24.69 kr) |
4.07 C$ (27.77 kr) |
+12.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.46 C$ (16.75 kr) |
3.26 C$ (22.22 kr) |
+32.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (122.69 kr) |
24.94 C$ (170.00 kr) |
+38.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.06 C$ (27.64 kr) |
4.97 C$ (33.84 kr) |
+22.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.53 C$ (30.84 kr) |
6.10 C$ (41.59 kr) |
+34.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (136.32 kr) |
24.38 C$ (166.20 kr) |
+21.9 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.44 C$ (23.45 kr) |
6.46 C$ (44.00 kr) |
+87.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
102.00 C$ (695.26 kr) |
117.37 C$ (800.00 kr) |
+15.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.50 C$ (30.67 kr) |
16.72 C$ (114.00 kr) |
+271.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.38 C$ (23.04 kr) |
4.13 C$ (28.16 kr) |
+22.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
38.00 C$ (259.02 kr) |
97.71 C$ (666.00 kr) |
+157.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.54 C$ (10.49 kr) |
3.18 C$ (21.68 kr) |
+106.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
39,580.00 C$ (269,787.12 kr) |
67,471.13 C$ (459,900.00 kr) |
+70.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
27,362.40 C$ (186,508.90 kr) |
60,477.50 C$ (412,229.69 kr) |
+121.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
210.34 C$ (1,433.73 kr) |
377.28 C$ (2,571.65 kr) |
+79.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
59.93 C$ (408.52 kr) |
54.00 C$ (368.10 kr) |
-9.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
84.70 C$ (577.35 kr) |
96.00 C$ (654.37 kr) |
+13.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
58.17 C$ (396.52 kr) |
70.61 C$ (481.30 kr) |
+21.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
27.74 C$ (189.09 kr) |
51.62 C$ (351.85 kr) |
+86.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.60 C$ (106.33 kr) |
24.94 C$ (170.00 kr) |
+59.9 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,059.31 C$ (7,220.49 kr) |
409.11 C$ (2,788.60 kr) |
-61.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
20,216.67 C$ (137,801.81 kr) |
10,525.73 C$ (71,746.03 kr) |
-47.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
76.30 C$ (520.11 kr) |
150.73 C$ (1,027.43 kr) |
+97.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
56.58 C$ (385.68 kr) |
77.37 C$ (527.36 kr) |
+36.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
122.17 C$ (832.72 kr) |
170.74 C$ (1,163.77 kr) |
+39.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
146.94 C$ (1,001.61 kr) |
229.51 C$ (1,564.40 kr) |
+56.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,817.42 C$ (12,387.97 kr) |
1,916.74 C$ (13,064.96 kr) |
+5.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,597.56 C$ (10,889.34 kr) |
1,521.91 C$ (10,373.75 kr) |
-4.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,884.77 C$ (19,663.30 kr) |
2,988.14 C$ (20,367.88 kr) |
+3.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,501.72 C$ (17,052.33 kr) |
2,406.43 C$ (16,402.82 kr) |
-3.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
624.80 C$ (4,258.79 kr) |
961.18 C$ (6,551.67 kr) |
+53.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
504.92 C$ (3,441.68 kr) |
678.85 C$ (4,627.19 kr) |
+34.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Norway Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,149.90 C$ (28,286.74 kr) |
5,689.35 C$ (38,780.01 kr) |
+37.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.06 | 4.94 | -2.4 % |
| Last update: | 28 April 2026 | 27 April 2026 | |
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