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Cost of living in Norway compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 206 (Taka 2,028) | Taka 380 | + 434% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 109 (Taka 1,069) | Taka 430 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 (Taka 659) | Taka 230 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (Taka 183) | Taka 73 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (Taka 489) | Taka 104 | + 369% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (Taka 311) | Taka 57 | + 445% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (Taka 645) | Taka 329 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (Taka 272) | Taka 149 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Taka 206) | Taka 24 | + 745% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Taka 309) | Taka 349 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 170 (Taka 1,676) | Taka 2,441 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 40 (Taka 392) | Taka 100 | + 291% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (Taka 231) | Taka 49 | + 368% | |
| Housing | + 281% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 281% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 21,194 (Taka 208,736) | Taka 39,061 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,344 (Taka 141,270) | Taka 30,585 | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,747 (Taka 27,056) | Taka 3,590 | + 654% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,447 (Taka 132,435) | Taka 39,337 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,660 (Taka 104,989) | Taka 21,014 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,264 (Taka 12,451) | Taka 4,616 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 318 (Taka 3,135) | Taka 1,605 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,979 (Taka 39,187) | Taka 43,845 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,125 (Taka 11,080) | Taka 13,495 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 100 (Taka 981) | Taka 316 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 273 (Taka 2,692) | Taka 607 | + 343% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 966 (Taka 9,513) | Taka 2,249 | + 323% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 392 (Taka 3,857) | Taka 2,442 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,106 (Taka 10,890) | Taka 5,023 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,443 (Taka 14,208) | Taka 3,926 | + 262% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 328,415 (Taka 3,234,539) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (Taka 157) | Taka 88 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 747 (Taka 7,361) | Taka 2,573 | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 74 (Taka 730) | Taka 300 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (Taka 1,190) | Taka 540 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 398 (Taka 3,916) | Taka 1,088 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 (Taka 378) | Taka 339 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (Taka 379) | Taka 313 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (Taka 408) | Taka 367 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (Taka 278) | Taka 91 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (Taka 261) | Taka 114 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 365 (Taka 3,594) | Taka 255 | + 1312% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 538 (Taka 5,294) | Taka 951 | + 456% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 268 (Taka 2,638) | Taka 760 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 782 (Taka 7,705) | Taka 2,015 | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 909 (Taka 8,950) | Taka 2,831 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 137 (Taka 1,345) | Taka 1,364 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (Taka 512) | Taka 305 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (Taka 864) | Taka 501 | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,258 (Taka 41,939) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.88 (Taka 19) | Taka 22 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 431 (Taka 4,248) | Taka 2,127 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 (Taka 1,231) | Taka 223 | + 451% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
9.849
BDT
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,570 prices entered by 504 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 150% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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