Cost of living in Norway compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 165% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (Taka 2,075) | Taka 324 | + 541% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (Taka 1,207) | Taka 492 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (Taka 663) | Taka 196 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (Taka 212) | Taka 92 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (Taka 556) | Taka 135 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (Taka 394) | Taka 78 | + 405% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (Taka 561) | Taka 608 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (Taka 288) | Taka 223 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Taka 198) | Taka 33 | + 505% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (Taka 313) | Taka 384 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (Taka 1,602) | Taka 1,406 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (Taka 401) | Taka 111 | + 261% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (Taka 303) | Taka 70 | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 283% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 283% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (Taka 211,436) | Taka 43,758 | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (Taka 159,110) | Taka 25,202 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (Taka 23,149) | Taka 3,035 | + 663% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (Taka 127,774) | Taka 22,952 | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (Taka 103,619) | Taka 18,549 | + 459% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (Taka 14,382) | Taka 7,137 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (Taka 4,234) | Taka 1,213 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (Taka 46,748) | Taka 31,061 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (Taka 32,653) | Taka 17,904 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (Taka 950) | Taka 417 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (Taka 3,990) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (Taka 8,097) | Taka 2,410 | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (Taka 4,066) | Taka 3,066 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (Taka 9,772) | Taka 6,410 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (Taka 10,577) | Taka 4,273 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (Taka 3,872,700) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Taka 211) | Taka 107 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (Taka 8,093) | Taka 2,440 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (Taka 1,030) | Taka 285 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (Taka 1,786) | Taka 513 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (Taka 5,248) | Taka 1,500 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (Taka 545) | Taka 425 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (Taka 406) | Taka 333 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (Taka 530) | Taka 376 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (Taka 256) | Taka 85 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (Taka 301) | Taka 89 | + 240% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (Taka 4,057) | Taka 445 | + 812% | |
| Entertainment | + 207% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 207% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (Taka 9,026) | Taka 1,308 | + 590% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (Taka 3,017) | Taka 852 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (Taka 15,881) | Taka 1,768 | + 798% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (Taka 10,251) | Taka 2,051 | + 400% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (Taka 1,619) | Taka 999 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (Taka 445) | Taka 248 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (Taka 963) | Taka 564 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (Taka 51,012) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (Taka 10) | Taka 2.94 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (Taka 4,173) | Taka 2,601 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (Taka 1,397) | Taka 287 | + 386% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,248 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
9.652
BDT
/
NOK
Cost of living in Norway is 158% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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