Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 254% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 254% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 198 (₨1,578) | ₨330 | + 378% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (₨1,005) | ₨293 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (₨571) | ₨163 | + 250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (₨164) | ₨54 | + 205% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (₨384) | ₨82 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (₨276) | ₨42 | + 565% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 62 (₨494) | ₨216 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (₨245) | ₨152 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 20 (₨157) | ₨29 | + 443% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (₨231) | ₨149 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (₨1,398) | ₨767 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (₨299) | ₨87 | + 242% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (₨190) | ₨35 | + 440% | |
| Housing | + 400% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 400% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 20,123 (₨160,717) | ₨31,400 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 14,311 (₨114,296) | ₨20,122 | + 468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 4,256 (₨33,992) | ₨4,477 | + 659% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,032 (₨96,097) | ₨22,933 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,620 (₨68,849) | ₨14,192 | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (₨9,116) | ₨3,664 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 390 (₨3,111) | ₨511 | + 509% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (₨36,122) | ₨29,219 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (₨21,505) | ₨12,383 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (₨754) | ₨416 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (₨3,962) | ₨320 | + 1140% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,041 (₨8,317) | ₨2,328 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 542 (₨4,331) | ₨2,564 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,259 (₨10,053) | ₨3,571 | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,496 (₨11,945) | ₨3,002 | + 298% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 375,275 (₨2,997,275) | ₨980,422 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 20 (₨161) | ₨108 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 796 (₨6,354) | ₨1,414 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (₨527) | ₨140 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (₨924) | ₨303 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 393 (₨3,140) | ₨1,443 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (₨356) | ₨402 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (₨334) | ₨190 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (₨331) | ₨248 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (₨206) | ₨152 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (₨197) | ₨72 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 496 (₨3,960) | ₨373 | + 961% | |
| Entertainment | + 203% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 203% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (₨5,379) | ₨1,357 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 257 (₨2,055) | ₨595 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (₨11,091) | ₨1,516 | + 632% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,431 (₨11,427) | ₨2,086 | + 448% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (₨1,336) | ₨594 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 (₨403) | ₨229 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (₨758) | ₨175 | + 334% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,902 (₨47,135) | ₨46,652 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.34 (₨11) | ₨1.29 | + 731% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 523 (₨4,175) | ₨1,530 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 135 (₨1,077) | ₨237 | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 239% more expensive than in India
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