Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 271% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 271% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 208 (₨1,625) | ₨374 | + 334% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (₨1,021) | ₨278 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (₨542) | ₨138 | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (₨153) | ₨51 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₨388) | ₨71 | + 445% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (₨287) | ₨36 | + 706% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 (₨546) | ₨212 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 34 (₨263) | ₨134 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 26 (₨203) | ₨28 | + 616% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (₨265) | ₨127 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 196 (₨1,529) | ₨799 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (₨287) | ₨84 | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (₨190) | ₨35 | + 438% | |
| Housing | + 362% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 362% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,493 (₨167,568) | ₨32,341 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,124 (₨133,504) | ₨19,833 | + 573% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,146 (₨16,728) | ₨4,330 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,124 (₨110,119) | ₨22,135 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,871 (₨92,553) | ₨13,235 | + 599% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,531 (₨11,933) | ₨3,267 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 300 (₨2,336) | ₨734 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,377 (₨34,126) | ₨29,901 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,591 (₨12,408) | ₨10,367 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 138 (₨1,077) | ₨378 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 275 (₨2,140) | ₨361 | + 493% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 851 (₨6,633) | ₨2,385 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 322 (₨2,510) | ₨2,611 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 916 (₨7,138) | ₨3,751 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,646 (₨12,830) | ₨2,705 | + 374% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 202% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 325,684 (₨2,539,142) | ₨934,217 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (₨128) | ₨75 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 758 (₨5,909) | ₨1,170 | + 405% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (₨563) | ₨98 | + 475% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (₨884) | ₨200 | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 721 (₨5,623) | ₨917 | + 513% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 32 (₨247) | ₨245 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (₨296) | ₨176 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (₨369) | ₨234 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 48 (₨376) | ₨147 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (₨207) | ₨69 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (₨3,463) | ₨233 | + 1384% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 479 (₨3,731) | ₨1,246 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 276 (₨2,154) | ₨475 | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,702 (₨13,267) | ₨1,736 | + 664% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 856 (₨6,676) | ₨1,930 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 143 (₨1,111) | ₨678 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 43 (₨333) | ₨219 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (₨679) | ₨200 | + 239% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,751 (₨37,039) | ₨33,946 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (₨12) | ₨2.10 | + 449% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (₨4,094) | ₨1,782 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 132 (₨1,029) | ₨259 | + 297% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
7.796
INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,305 prices entered by 2,439 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 239% more expensive than in India
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