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Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 272% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 272% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 207 (₨1,686) | ₨386 | + 336% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 111 (₨904) | ₨255 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 66 (₨539) | ₨143 | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (₨152) | ₨52 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₨406) | ₨71 | + 471% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (₨259) | ₨36 | + 611% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (₨540) | ₨195 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (₨226) | ₨141 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₨169) | ₨25 | + 585% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₨255) | ₨121 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 168 (₨1,366) | ₨859 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 40 (₨328) | ₨82 | + 301% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (₨193) | ₨33 | + 492% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 314% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,958 (₨170,857) | ₨30,869 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,363 (₨117,097) | ₨20,677 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,794 (₨22,774) | ₨4,240 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,143 (₨107,144) | ₨23,657 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,480 (₨85,435) | ₨15,161 | + 464% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,258 (₨10,257) | ₨4,594 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 311 (₨2,533) | ₨910 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,896 (₨31,762) | ₨34,267 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,078 (₨8,786) | ₨11,460 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 100 (₨812) | ₨426 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (₨2,295) | ₨555 | + 313% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 979 (₨7,982) | ₨2,422 | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 393 (₨3,201) | ₨2,906 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,080 (₨8,803) | ₨4,091 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (₨12,286) | ₨3,316 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 322,233 (₨2,626,990) | ₨870,351 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (₨132) | ₨79 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 748 (₨6,098) | ₨1,290 | + 373% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 142% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 74 (₨605) | ₨153 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (₨985) | ₨314 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 373 (₨3,043) | ₨1,136 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 37 (₨303) | ₨276 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (₨311) | ₨183 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (₨344) | ₨223 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 29 (₨237) | ₨125 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (₨216) | ₨72 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 387 (₨3,157) | ₨288 | + 996% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 538 (₨4,382) | ₨1,205 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 265 (₨2,163) | ₨497 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 744 (₨6,062) | ₨2,132 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 908 (₨7,402) | ₨1,825 | + 306% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 135 (₨1,103) | ₨869 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 51 (₨416) | ₨213 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (₨714) | ₨228 | + 213% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,274 (₨34,840) | ₨37,313 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.88 (₨15) | ₨50 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 439 (₨3,578) | ₨2,296 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 (₨1,015) | ₨256 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 182% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,450 prices entered by 4,010 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 182% more expensive than in India
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