Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 216% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 216% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (₨1,622) | ₨367 | + 342% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (₨943) | ₨331 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (₨518) | ₨168 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (₨165) | ₨58 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (₨434) | ₨93 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (₨308) | ₨39 | + 695% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (₨438) | ₨241 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (₨225) | ₨154 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₨155) | ₨31 | + 405% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (₨245) | ₨169 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (₨1,252) | ₨776 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (₨314) | ₨91 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (₨237) | ₨37 | + 536% | |
| Housing | + 305% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 305% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (₨165,208) | ₨40,484 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (₨124,323) | ₨24,222 | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (₨18,088) | ₨5,258 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (₨99,838) | ₨25,031 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (₨80,964) | ₨15,316 | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (₨11,238) | ₨5,856 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (₨3,308) | ₨665 | + 397% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (₨36,527) | ₨31,013 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (₨25,514) | ₨11,734 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (₨743) | ₨552 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (₨3,118) | ₨447 | + 597% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (₨6,327) | ₨2,473 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (₨3,177) | ₨2,814 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (₨7,635) | ₨4,387 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (₨8,265) | ₨3,148 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 197% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 197% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (₨3,025,991) | ₨1,326,030 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₨165) | ₨105 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (₨6,324) | ₨1,093 | + 479% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (₨805) | ₨144 | + 459% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (₨1,395) | ₨263 | + 430% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (₨4,101) | ₨916 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (₨425) | ₨412 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (₨318) | ₨231 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (₨414) | ₨281 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (₨200) | ₨175 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (₨236) | ₨102 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (₨3,170) | ₨316 | + 903% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (₨7,052) | ₨1,432 | + 392% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (₨2,358) | ₨597 | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (₨12,409) | ₨1,467 | + 746% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (₨8,010) | ₨1,933 | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (₨1,265) | ₨720 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (₨348) | ₨226 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (₨753) | ₨180 | + 319% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (₨39,859) | ₨50,214 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (₨8) | ₨1.43 | + 453% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (₨3,261) | ₨1,609 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (₨1,092) | ₨265 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 210% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 210% more expensive than in India
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