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Kristiansand vs. Oakville Cost of Living Summary
Kristiansand is 12.7% more expensive than Oakville.
- Restaurants
- pay 39.7% more in Kristiansand
- Groceries
- pay 8.0% more in Kristiansand
- Transportation
- pay 39.8% more in Kristiansand
- Housing
- pay 13.4% less in Kristiansand
- Childcare
- pay 43.0% less in Kristiansand
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 24.6% more in Kristiansand
- Clothing
- pay 32.9% more in Kristiansand
Kristiansand vs. Oakville Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Kristiansand instead of Oakville, you would:
pay 39.7% more for restaurants
Oakville | Kristiansand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $17.99 CA$25.53 | $24.94 NOK247.67 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $10.79 CA$15.32 | $14.72 NOK146.12 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.10 CA$2.99 | $3.11 NOK30.91 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.67 CA$2.37 | $2.27 NOK22.54 | |
Oakville vs. Kristiansand - Cost of restaurants
pay 8.0% more for groceries
Oakville | Kristiansand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.64 CA$3.75 | $3.25 NOK32.27 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.67 CA$9.47 | $5.62 NOK55.81 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.69 CA$12.34 | $7.93 NOK78.75 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $3.29 CA$4.67 | $4.20 NOK41.68 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.45 CA$7.73 | $6.29 NOK62.46 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.68 CA$2.39 | $1.59 NOK15.81 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.57 CA$0.80 | $1.03 NOK10.19 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.60 CA$2.27 | $1.49 NOK14.83 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.75 CA$2.48 | $1.83 NOK18.20 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.07 CA$1.52 | $1.00 NOK9.96 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.23 CA$1.74 | $0.97 NOK9.66 | |
Oakville vs. Kristiansand - Cost of groceries
pay 39.8% more for transportation
Oakville | Kristiansand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.03 CA$5.72 | $8.00 NOK79.45 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $100.72 CA$142.97 | $66.75 NOK662.75 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $24,444.83 CA$34,698.22 | $34,920.78 NOK347K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $15.04 CA$21.34 | $22.75 NOK225.87 | |
Oakville vs. Kristiansand - Cost of transportation
pay 13.4% less for housing
Oakville | Kristiansand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $52.16 CA$74.04 | $37.39 NOK371.25 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,798.58 CA$2,552.99 | $997.74 NOK9,906.64 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,606.73 CA$2,280.67 | $873.02 NOK8,668.31 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $99.87 CA$141.76 | $164.64 NOK1,634.75 | |
Oakville vs. Kristiansand - Cost of housing
pay 43.0% less for childcare
Oakville | Kristiansand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,025.40 CA$1,455.51 | $249.67 NOK2,479.02 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $17,985.78 CA$25,529.92 | $16,158.34 NOK160K | |
Oakville vs. Kristiansand - Cost of childcare
pay 24.6% more for entertainment and sports
Oakville | Kristiansand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.12 CA$8.68 | $8.98 NOK89.16 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $3.94 CA$5.59 | $4.79 NOK47.55 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $12.95 CA$18.38 | $15.96 NOK158.51 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $43.17 CA$61.27 | $40.87 NOK405.84 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.79 CA$15.32 | $14.72 NOK146.12 | |
Oakville vs. Kristiansand - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 32.9% more for clothing
Oakville | Kristiansand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $58.23 CA$82.65 | $102.33 NOK1,016.03 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $39.01 CA$55.37 | $46.56 NOK462.31 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $95.80 CA$135.99 | $98.08 NOK973.82 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $111.77 CA$158.65 | $149.66 NOK1,486.00 | |
Oakville vs. Kristiansand - Cost of clothing
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