Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 69% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Oslo (Norway) is 159% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 204 (86,708 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 334% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (56,333 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (31,840 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 298% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (9,630 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | kr 45 (19,021 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 283% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (20,260 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (27,832 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (12,983 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (9,264 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (14,463 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 382% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 188 (79,651 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 298% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (15,948 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 564% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (14,565 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 385% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 71% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 24,017 (10,196,974 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 920% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,079 (7,675,657 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 859% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,597 (1,102,616 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,764 (6,692,859 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,573 (5,338,221 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,916 (813,492 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 487 (206,909 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,067 (1,726,851 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,365 (579,701 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 81 (34,277 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 357% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 340 (144,355 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 965 (409,671 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 470 (199,371 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,101 (467,292 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,555 (660,179 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 18% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,550 (183,223,798 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (9,366 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 128% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 840 (356,720 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 289 (122,783 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 55 (23,478 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 91 (38,777 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 541 (229,645 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (19,606 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (15,935 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (20,061 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (11,665 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (11,474 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 439 (186,304 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 62% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (305,139 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 323 (137,333 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (398,890 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (439,181 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1155% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 171 (72,637 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (20,247 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 406% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (43,756 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1359% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,112 (2,170,392 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (447 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 510 (216,471 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (64,132 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 2038% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 536 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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