- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Iran
- Kristiansand
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 309% | |||
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Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 309% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 139 (﷼ 746,422) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 398% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 102 (﷼ 547,636) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 119% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 64 (﷼ 343,693) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 473% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 17 (﷼ 92,170) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 295% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 53 (﷼ 283,180) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 585% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (﷼ 166,984) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 457% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (﷼ 323,194) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 246% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (﷼ 144,539) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 313% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (﷼ 122,993) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 288% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (﷼ 168,462) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 158 (﷼ 850,308) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 32 (﷼ 170,575) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 512% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (﷼ 108,928) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 640% | |
Housing | + 120% | |||
Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 120% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 14,571 (﷼ 78,489,862) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 10,875 (﷼ 58,578,946) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 489% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,125 (﷼ 6,059,891) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 9,833 (﷼ 52,967,918) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 7,417 (﷼ 39,950,410) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 270% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 667 (﷼ 3,591,048) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 259% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 275 (﷼ 1,481,307) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | kr 4,667 (﷼ 25,137,343) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,122 (﷼ 6,045,239) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 80 (﷼ 431,613) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 188% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 288 (﷼ 1,548,639) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 902% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is 74% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 950 (﷼ 5,116,342) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 486 (﷼ 2,616,332) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 900 (﷼ 4,847,913) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,147 (﷼ 6,179,042) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 404% | |||
Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 404% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,667 (﷼ 1,624,950,335) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 189% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (﷼ 80,462) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 721% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 666 (﷼ 3,585,915) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 1166% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 125% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 45 (﷼ 242,396) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 238% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 110,000 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 320 (﷼ 1,723,702) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 1020% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 40 (﷼ 215,463) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (﷼ 198,630) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 117% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 40 (﷼ 215,463) | ﷼ 177,155 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 18 (﷼ 97,632) | ﷼ 96,667 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (﷼ 141,846) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 121% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 333 (﷼ 1,795,521) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 1097% | |
Entertainment | + 212% | |||
Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 212% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 506 (﷼ 2,725,071) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 640% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (﷼ 1,154,266) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 788% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 (﷼ 5,027,463) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 1060% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,233 (﷼ 6,643,418) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 826% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 123 (﷼ 659,855) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 42 (﷼ 225,631) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 298% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 77 (﷼ 416,920) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 1,000 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 434 (﷼ 2,336,150) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 259% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 101 (﷼ 541,350) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 480% | |
TOTAL | + 207% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 214,273,345
(kr 39,779)
in Kristiansand
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 69,900,000
in Abadan.
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