Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 292% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 292% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (₨1,866) | ₨343 | + 444% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 121 (₨1,065) | ₨292 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 70 (₨618) | ₨141 | + 338% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (₨186) | ₨52 | + 255% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (₨419) | ₨75 | + 459% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (₨318) | ₨37 | + 762% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (₨578) | ₨233 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (₨273) | ₨150 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (₨201) | ₨32 | + 533% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₨269) | ₨137 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 154 (₨1,359) | ₨716 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (₨322) | ₨86 | + 275% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 20 (₨172) | ₨35 | + 386% | |
| Housing | + 357% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 357% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 16,980 (₨149,449) | ₨33,209 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,111 (₨115,399) | ₨20,109 | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,241 (₨10,925) | ₨4,391 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,799 (₨112,651) | ₨18,247 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,943 (₨78,715) | ₨11,868 | + 563% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 722 (₨6,356) | ₨3,639 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 396 (₨3,487) | ₨712 | + 390% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,994 (₨35,151) | ₨29,927 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,233 (₨10,856) | ₨10,869 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (₨967) | ₨398 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 272 (₨2,396) | ₨220 | + 991% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 946 (₨8,329) | ₨2,376 | + 251% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (₨5,177) | ₨2,495 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 895 (₨7,879) | ₨3,665 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,780 (₨15,663) | ₨2,737 | + 472% | |
| Transportation | + 235% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 235% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 352,685 (₨3,104,238) | ₨943,208 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₨136) | ₨83 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 774 (₨6,817) | ₨1,167 | + 484% | |
| Personal Care | + 245% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 245% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (₨929) | ₨99 | + 839% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (₨1,355) | ₨216 | + 527% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 405 (₨3,568) | ₨630 | + 466% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (₨485) | ₨319 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (₨445) | ₨170 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (₨706) | ₨260 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (₨198) | ₨139 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 22 (₨198) | ₨72 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 427 (₨3,761) | ₨216 | + 1644% | |
| Entertainment | + 193% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 629 (₨5,536) | ₨1,196 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 298 (₨2,622) | ₨478 | + 449% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (₨13,382) | ₨1,591 | + 741% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 994 (₨8,745) | ₨1,484 | + 489% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 145 (₨1,274) | ₨517 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (₨416) | ₨180 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (₨817) | ₨187 | + 337% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,993 (₨43,948) | ₨38,405 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 525 (₨4,621) | ₨1,487 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (₨1,206) | ₨273 | + 342% | |
| TOTAL | + 264% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,257 prices entered by 1,907 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 264% more expensive than in India
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