Cost of living in Norway compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 198 (Taka 1,776) | Taka 535 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (Taka 1,131) | Taka 449 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (Taka 642) | Taka 240 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Taka 184) | Taka 102 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (Taka 432) | Taka 133 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (Taka 310) | Taka 80 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 62 (Taka 556) | Taka 347 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (Taka 276) | Taka 207 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 20 (Taka 176) | Taka 26 | + 571% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (Taka 260) | Taka 571 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (Taka 1,573) | Taka 1,347 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (Taka 336) | Taka 112 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (Taka 214) | Taka 53 | + 305% | |
| Housing | + 248% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 248% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 20,123 (Taka 180,807) | Taka 43,087 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 14,311 (Taka 128,583) | Taka 21,416 | + 500% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 4,256 (Taka 38,242) | Taka 4,489 | + 752% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,032 (Taka 108,110) | Taka 37,342 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,620 (Taka 77,455) | Taka 20,129 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (Taka 10,256) | Taka 3,105 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 390 (Taka 3,500) | Taka 947 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (Taka 40,637) | Taka 36,542 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (Taka 24,193) | Taka 16,205 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (Taka 848) | Taka 369 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (Taka 4,458) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,041 (Taka 9,356) | Taka 2,612 | + 258% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 542 (Taka 4,873) | Taka 3,117 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,259 (Taka 11,310) | Taka 9,947 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,496 (Taka 13,439) | Taka 6,827 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 375,275 (Taka 3,371,941) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 20 (Taka 181) | Taka 91 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 796 (Taka 7,148) | Taka 1,696 | + 321% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (Taka 593) | Taka 296 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 1,395 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 393 (Taka 3,533) | Taka 1,191 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (Taka 400) | Taka 498 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (Taka 375) | Taka 208 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (Taka 372) | Taka 690 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (Taka 231) | Taka 173 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (Taka 221) | Taka 229 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 496 (Taka 4,455) | Taka 304 | + 1367% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Norway | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (Taka 6,051) | Taka 1,410 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 257 (Taka 2,312) | Taka 885 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (Taka 12,477) | Taka 1,939 | + 543% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,431 (Taka 12,855) | Taka 3,617 | + 255% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (Taka 1,503) | Taka 1,328 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 (Taka 453) | Taka 393 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (Taka 853) | Taka 600 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,902 (Taka 53,027) | Taka 35,756 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.34 (Taka 12) | Taka 2.19 | + 448% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 523 (Taka 4,697) | Taka 1,057 | + 344% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 135 (Taka 1,211) | Taka 264 | + 358% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,264 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
8.985
BDT
/
NOK
Cost of living in Norway is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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