- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United Arab Emirates
- Oslo
- Dubai
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Oslo (Norway) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
| Food | 138% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 138% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | kr 210 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 50 | 162% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 90 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 21 | 171% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | kr 67 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 18.19 | 133% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 15.54 (Dirham 9.78) | Dirham 6.43 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 35 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 11.20 | 97% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 29 (Dirham 17.99) | Dirham 7.08 | 154% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 23 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 19.25 (Dirham 12.12) | Dirham 9.40 | 29% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | kr 27 (Dirham 17.21) | Dirham 6.70 | 157% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | kr 26 (Dirham 16.40) | Dirham 7.60 | 116% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 156 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 85 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 27 (Dirham 17.26) | Dirham 5.15 | 235% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (Dirham 16.04) | Dirham 4.03 | 298% |
| Housing | 37% | ||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 37% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | kr 16,306 (Dirham 10,264) | Dirham 7,504 | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,063 (Dirham 669) | Dirham 550 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | kr 309 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 259 | 25% |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 5,125 (Dirham 3,226) | Dirham 2,580 | 25% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | kr 1,479 (Dirham 931) | Dirham 502 | 86% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 70 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 37 | 18% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 199 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 30 | 312% |
| Clothes | 27% | ||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 27% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | kr 890 (Dirham 560) | Dirham 370 | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | kr 315 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 216 | 8% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | kr 809 (Dirham 509) | Dirham 304 | 68% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | kr 1,093 (Dirham 688) | Dirham 327 | 110% |
| Transportation | 46% | ||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 46% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 255,700 (Dirham 160,956) | Dirham 99,656 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 14.37 (Dirham 9.05) | Dirham 1.75 | 418% |
| monthly ticket public transport | kr 626 (Dirham 394) | Dirham 328 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | kr 201 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 23 | 446% |
| Personal Care | 180% | ||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 180% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | kr 145 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 17.09 | 434% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 39 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 26 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 54 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 15.70 | 118% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 48 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 18.23 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (Dirham 18.03) | Dirham 11.09 | 63% |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (Dirham 16.94) | Dirham 10.14 | 67% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 408 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 59 | 335% |
| Entertainment | 58% | ||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 58% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 496 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 172 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 72 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 965 (Dirham 607) | Dirham 146 | 317% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | kr 1,106 (Dirham 696) | Dirham 417 | 67% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 107 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 51 | 31% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | kr 37 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 17.32 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | kr 69 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 33 | 34% |
| iPod nano 16GB | kr 1,470 (Dirham 925) | Dirham 588 | 57% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.23 (Dirham 0.77) | Dirham 0.75 | 3% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | kr 567 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 383 | 7% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | kr 94 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 8.18 | 625% |
| TOTAL | 65% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,745 prices entered by 680 different people.
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