Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 241% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 241% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 227 (₨1,781) | ₨375 | + 375% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 136 (₨1,065) | ₨344 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 82 (₨643) | ₨162 | + 296% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (₨195) | ₨59 | + 228% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (₨456) | ₨96 | + 377% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (₨384) | ₨45 | + 763% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 83 (₨650) | ₨264 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (₨253) | ₨187 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (₨174) | ₨35 | + 402% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (₨276) | ₨160 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 186 (₨1,455) | ₨929 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (₨267) | ₨101 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (₨242) | ₨41 | + 496% | |
| Housing | + 360% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 360% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,326 (₨174,894) | ₨44,542 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,504 (₨144,957) | ₨28,504 | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,720 (₨21,310) | ₨5,147 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,458 (₨128,927) | ₨25,101 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,877 (₨100,877) | ₨15,101 | + 568% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,550 (₨19,974) | ₨4,117 | + 385% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (₨3,649) | ₨701 | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (₨59,230) | ₨25,834 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,915 (₨15,000) | ₨10,693 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 93 (₨729) | ₨436 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 376 (₨2,948) | ₨448 | + 558% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,043 (₨8,173) | ₨2,416 | + 238% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 489 (₨3,829) | ₨2,602 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,192 (₨9,337) | ₨4,111 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (₨12,697) | ₨2,891 | + 339% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 396,153 (₨3,103,332) | ₨2,100,670 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (₨181) | ₨103 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 788 (₨6,175) | ₨1,244 | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (₨509) | ₨107 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (₨837) | ₨266 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 512 (₨4,013) | ₨1,031 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 53 (₨411) | ₨364 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (₨294) | ₨199 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (₨422) | ₨265 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (₨307) | ₨171 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (₨204) | ₨85 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 519 (₨4,065) | ₨281 | + 1349% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 543 (₨4,254) | ₨1,542 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 306 (₨2,400) | ₨691 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (₨4,098) | ₨1,670 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 986 (₨7,721) | ₨2,061 | + 275% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 161 (₨1,258) | ₨648 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (₨408) | ₨207 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (₨806) | ₨204 | + 296% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,946 (₨46,581) | ₨43,684 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (₨9) | ₨5.37 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 524 (₨4,108) | ₨1,714 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (₨1,162) | ₨292 | + 298% | |
| TOTAL | + 212% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 212% more expensive than in India
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