Cost of living in Norway compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 240% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 268 (Taka 3,067) | Taka 267 | + 1048% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 147 (Taka 1,690) | Taka 546 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 86 (Taka 986) | Taka 218 | + 353% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 26 (Taka 297) | Taka 92 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (Taka 633) | Taka 154 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 47 (Taka 535) | Taka 88 | + 511% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 103 (Taka 1,181) | Taka 475 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (Taka 401) | Taka 305 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (Taka 272) | Taka 56 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 42 (Taka 476) | Taka 407 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 222 (Taka 2,545) | Taka 1,595 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (Taka 418) | Taka 137 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 33 (Taka 375) | Taka 76 | + 392% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 322% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,430 (Taka 245,567) | Taka 38,619 | + 536% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,012 (Taka 194,941) | Taka 21,828 | + 793% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,142 (Taka 24,545) | Taka 5,017 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,843 (Taka 158,626) | Taka 25,126 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,540 (Taka 143,698) | Taka 15,134 | + 850% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,842 (Taka 32,563) | Taka 10,000 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 225 (Taka 2,579) | Taka 1,380 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,761 (Taka 66,010) | Taka 44,973 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,834 (Taka 21,020) | Taka 9,570 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 118 (Taka 1,354) | Taka 533 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 433 (Taka 4,962) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 225% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 225% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,014 (Taka 11,620) | Taka 2,114 | + 450% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 497 (Taka 5,698) | Taka 2,450 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,246 (Taka 14,282) | Taka 4,870 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,345 (Taka 15,415) | Taka 4,397 | + 251% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (Taka 4,197,476) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Taka 258) | Taka 109 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 737 (Taka 8,442) | Taka 2,433 | + 247% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (Taka 744) | Taka 836 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (Taka 1,225) | Taka 682 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 658 (Taka 7,535) | Taka 1,500 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 50 (Taka 574) | Taka 360 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (Taka 482) | Taka 411 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (Taka 471) | Taka 625 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 52 (Taka 596) | Taka 102 | + 486% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (Taka 332) | Taka 129 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 481 (Taka 5,508) | Taka 380 | + 1351% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 484 (Taka 5,548) | Taka 1,745 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (Taka 3,551) | Taka 1,011 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (Taka 5,994) | Taka 3,000 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 946 (Taka 10,840) | Taka 3,597 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (Taka 1,889) | Taka 1,519 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 59 (Taka 671) | Taka 253 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (Taka 1,090) | Taka 580 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (Taka 78,826) | Taka 35,756 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (Taka 13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 548 (Taka 6,285) | Taka 2,307 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 136 (Taka 1,557) | Taka 327 | + 376% | |
| TOTAL | + 175% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 936 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
11.459
BDT
/
NOK
Cost of living in Norway is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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