Cost of living in Norway compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (Taka 2,152) | Taka 230 | + 835% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 121 (Taka 1,228) | Taka 376 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 70 (Taka 712) | Taka 184 | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Taka 215) | Taka 79 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (Taka 483) | Taka 105 | + 362% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (Taka 367) | Taka 54 | + 584% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (Taka 667) | Taka 526 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (Taka 315) | Taka 159 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (Taka 232) | Taka 28 | + 723% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (Taka 310) | Taka 442 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 154 (Taka 1,567) | Taka 1,478 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (Taka 371) | Taka 102 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (Taka 199) | Taka 45 | + 341% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 207% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,980 (Taka 172,303) | Taka 64,159 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,111 (Taka 133,046) | Taka 34,477 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,241 (Taka 12,596) | Taka 4,050 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,799 (Taka 129,878) | Taka 39,073 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,943 (Taka 90,753) | Taka 22,885 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 722 (Taka 7,328) | Taka 4,140 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (Taka 4,020) | Taka 1,099 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (Taka 40,527) | Taka 37,254 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,233 (Taka 12,516) | Taka 15,000 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (Taka 1,115) | Taka 411 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (Taka 2,762) | Taka 621 | + 345% | |
| Clothes | + 202% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 946 (Taka 9,603) | Taka 1,987 | + 383% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (Taka 5,968) | Taka 2,314 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 895 (Taka 9,084) | Taka 4,295 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (Taka 18,059) | Taka 4,454 | + 305% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (Taka 3,578,951) | Taka 3,080,790 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Taka 157) | Taka 94 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 774 (Taka 7,859) | Taka 1,477 | + 432% | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (Taka 1,071) | Taka 129 | + 732% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (Taka 1,562) | Taka 491 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (Taka 4,113) | Taka 1,039 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (Taka 559) | Taka 405 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (Taka 513) | Taka 230 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (Taka 814) | Taka 411 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (Taka 229) | Taka 82 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 22 (Taka 228) | Taka 100 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 427 (Taka 4,336) | Taka 240 | + 1707% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 629 (Taka 6,382) | Taka 1,281 | + 398% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 298 (Taka 3,023) | Taka 958 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (Taka 15,429) | Taka 2,373 | + 550% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 994 (Taka 10,082) | Taka 2,103 | + 379% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 145 (Taka 1,469) | Taka 1,179 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Taka 480) | Taka 284 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (Taka 942) | Taka 658 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (Taka 50,669) | Taka 35,756 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (Taka 5,328) | Taka 1,420 | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (Taka 1,391) | Taka 259 | + 437% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
10.148
BDT
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,569 prices entered by 342 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 172% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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