- Cost of Living
- Norway
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 285% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 285% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 222 (₨1,854) | ₨385 | + 381% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 110 (₨919) | ₨268 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (₨597) | ₨144 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (₨154) | ₨51 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₨420) | ₨71 | + 490% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 34 (₨281) | ₨42 | + 564% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 (₨510) | ₨196 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (₨226) | ₨136 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (₨158) | ₨24 | + 546% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₨257) | ₨119 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (₨1,384) | ₨821 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 37 (₨311) | ₨81 | + 285% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (₨182) | ₨31 | + 485% | |
| Housing | + 349% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 349% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,579 (₨171,606) | ₨30,994 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,567 (₨121,471) | ₨21,041 | + 477% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,105 (₨25,890) | ₨4,337 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,470 (₨112,326) | ₨25,442 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,848 (₨90,461) | ₨14,687 | + 516% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,266 (₨10,556) | ₨3,732 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 335 (₨2,791) | ₨865 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,611 (₨30,112) | ₨34,039 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 853 (₨7,117) | ₨10,375 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 150 (₨1,253) | ₨388 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 270 (₨2,254) | ₨501 | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,034 (₨8,620) | ₨2,420 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 456 (₨3,801) | ₨2,757 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,121 (₨9,350) | ₨3,721 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,519 (₨12,668) | ₨2,937 | + 331% | |
| Transportation | + 215% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 215% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 342,002 (₨2,851,952) | ₨858,974 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₨127) | ₨76 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 725 (₨6,044) | ₨1,289 | + 369% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 56 (₨469) | ₨116 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 212 (₨1,770) | ₨289 | + 513% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 455 (₨3,795) | ₨1,375 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 41 (₨338) | ₨237 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 40 (₨336) | ₨181 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 42 (₨348) | ₨221 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (₨189) | ₨136 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (₨225) | ₨68 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 354 (₨2,953) | ₨274 | + 977% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 496 (₨4,135) | ₨1,194 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 254 (₨2,117) | ₨466 | + 354% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 910 (₨7,591) | ₨1,803 | + 321% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 894 (₨7,454) | ₨1,821 | + 309% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 133 (₨1,106) | ₨637 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (₨395) | ₨189 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 87 (₨724) | ₨203 | + 257% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,463 (₨37,215) | ₨38,557 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (₨19) | ₨29 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 502 (₨4,184) | ₨1,875 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 120 (₨1,004) | ₨246 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 221% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 221% more expensive than in India
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