Cost of living in Norway compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 170% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 208 (Taka 1,788) | Taka 263 | + 580% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (Taka 1,124) | Taka 344 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (Taka 596) | Taka 162 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (Taka 168) | Taka 74 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (Taka 427) | Taka 112 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (Taka 316) | Taka 50 | + 538% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (Taka 601) | Taka 581 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 34 (Taka 290) | Taka 172 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 26 (Taka 223) | Taka 26 | + 767% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (Taka 292) | Taka 391 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 196 (Taka 1,683) | Taka 1,738 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (Taka 316) | Taka 103 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (Taka 210) | Taka 41 | + 411% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 223% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,493 (Taka 184,405) | Taka 59,451 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,124 (Taka 146,918) | Taka 33,978 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,146 (Taka 18,409) | Taka 4,046 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,124 (Taka 121,183) | Taka 35,113 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,871 (Taka 101,852) | Taka 15,590 | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,531 (Taka 13,132) | Taka 3,803 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 300 (Taka 2,571) | Taka 1,167 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,377 (Taka 37,555) | Taka 35,909 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,591 (Taka 13,654) | Taka 13,069 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 138 (Taka 1,185) | Taka 431 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (Taka 2,355) | Taka 852 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 851 (Taka 7,300) | Taka 1,746 | + 318% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 322 (Taka 2,762) | Taka 1,826 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 916 (Taka 7,855) | Taka 5,220 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,646 (Taka 14,119) | Taka 4,121 | + 243% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 325,684 (Taka 2,794,263) | Taka 2,554,870 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (Taka 141) | Taka 96 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 758 (Taka 6,503) | Taka 2,898 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (Taka 620) | Taka 133 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (Taka 973) | Taka 498 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 721 (Taka 6,188) | Taka 1,000 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 32 (Taka 272) | Taka 400 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (Taka 326) | Taka 164 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (Taka 406) | Taka 356 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 48 (Taka 414) | Taka 84 | + 394% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (Taka 227) | Taka 141 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (Taka 3,811) | Taka 167 | + 2186% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 479 (Taka 4,105) | Taka 1,289 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 276 (Taka 2,370) | Taka 888 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,702 (Taka 14,600) | Taka 2,301 | + 535% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 856 (Taka 7,347) | Taka 1,790 | + 311% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 143 (Taka 1,223) | Taka 817 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 43 (Taka 367) | Taka 304 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (Taka 747) | Taka 536 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,751 (Taka 40,760) | Taka 35,756 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (Taka 13) | Taka 1.67 | + 662% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (Taka 4,505) | Taka 1,882 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 132 (Taka 1,132) | Taka 272 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,095 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
8.580
BDT
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Cost of living in Norway is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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