Cost of living
Norway compared to Costa Rica
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Overview comparison
NorwayCosta Rica
Consumer prices in Norway are roughly 15% higher than in Costa Rica.
Cost of living
| Item | Norway | Costa Rica |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,721 | 1,253 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,499 | 3,201 |
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| Without rent one person | 985 | 650 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,513 | 2,072 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,104.96 | 638.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,632.96 | 818.12 |
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| Food person | 697 | 374 |
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| Food family | 1,952 | 1,370 |
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| Transport person | 122.07 | 76.63 |
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| Transport family | 331.23 | 193.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.16 years | 81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Norway | Costa Rica |
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| Lunch Menu | 22.64 | 10.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 118.31 | 46.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.1 | 10.29 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.57 | 2.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.72 | 5.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.43 | 2.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Norway | Costa Rica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,161.44 | 572.04 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,002.74 | 379.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,966.07 | 915.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,171.92 | 636.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 123.5 | 47.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 199.57 | 81.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.99 | 40.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Norway | Costa Rica |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.27 | 13.39 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.13 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.15% | 7.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 24.36 | 15.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.82 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Norway | Costa Rica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 | 2.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.86 | 1.86 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.4 | 2.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.81 | 8.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.02 | 8.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 32.66 | 11.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.09 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.58 |
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Other
| Item | Norway | Costa Rica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.81 | 45.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.62 | 8.88 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.6 | 57.9 |
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| Haircut, simple | 37.21 | 14.97 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.18 | 73.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.9 | 129.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 338.38 | 445.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,275 | 11,161 |
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