- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 214 (Taka 2,104) | Taka 329 | + 539% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (Taka 1,096) | Taka 426 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (Taka 703) | Taka 173 | + 307% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (Taka 184) | Taka 73 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (Taka 496) | Taka 98 | + 405% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (Taka 303) | Taka 58 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (Taka 640) | Taka 368 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (Taka 281) | Taka 147 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Taka 209) | Taka 24 | + 766% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (Taka 314) | Taka 342 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 168 (Taka 1,647) | Taka 2,486 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 39 (Taka 380) | Taka 101 | + 277% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (Taka 228) | Taka 46 | + 390% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 240% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,346 (Taka 200,031) | Taka 42,612 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,579 (Taka 143,333) | Taka 34,991 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,692 (Taka 26,469) | Taka 3,724 | + 611% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,462 (Taka 132,353) | Taka 42,959 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,552 (Taka 103,742) | Taka 25,756 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,202 (Taka 11,822) | Taka 3,716 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (Taka 3,042) | Taka 2,062 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,654 (Taka 35,922) | Taka 43,935 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,008 (Taka 9,908) | Taka 14,666 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 141 (Taka 1,385) | Taka 291 | + 376% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 284 (Taka 2,791) | Taka 545 | + 412% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,016 (Taka 9,991) | Taka 2,103 | + 375% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 433 (Taka 4,262) | Taka 2,596 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,068 (Taka 10,499) | Taka 4,703 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,461 (Taka 14,364) | Taka 4,026 | + 257% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 314,902 (Taka 3,096,017) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (Taka 152) | Taka 92 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 734 (Taka 7,216) | Taka 2,448 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 67 (Taka 662) | Taka 297 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (Taka 1,100) | Taka 476 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 471 (Taka 4,635) | Taka 1,238 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (Taka 423) | Taka 370 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (Taka 391) | Taka 304 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 43 (Taka 427) | Taka 360 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (Taka 276) | Taka 87 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (Taka 273) | Taka 110 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 331 (Taka 3,255) | Taka 320 | + 916% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 523 (Taka 5,140) | Taka 1,533 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 260 (Taka 2,561) | Taka 787 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 879 (Taka 8,644) | Taka 3,706 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 874 (Taka 8,593) | Taka 2,759 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 139 (Taka 1,364) | Taka 1,315 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Taka 460) | Taka 332 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (Taka 847) | Taka 547 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,330 (Taka 42,570) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (Taka 22) | Taka 14 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 487 (Taka 4,787) | Taka 2,557 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 122 (Taka 1,202) | Taka 229 | + 425% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.832
BDT
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,986 prices entered by 568 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 140% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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