- Cost of Living
- Norway
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 283% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 283% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 209 (₨1,764) | ₨381 | + 362% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 107 (₨907) | ₨267 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (₨629) | ₨143 | + 339% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (₨153) | ₨51 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 (₨415) | ₨70 | + 490% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 33 (₨278) | ₨50 | + 457% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (₨504) | ₨200 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 26 (₨220) | ₨134 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 (₨161) | ₨24 | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₨265) | ₨117 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (₨1,384) | ₨824 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (₨319) | ₨80 | + 300% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (₨194) | ₨34 | + 472% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 344% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,539 (₨173,235) | ₨31,409 | + 452% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,429 (₨121,703) | ₨20,864 | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,205 (₨27,029) | ₨4,152 | + 551% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,119 (₨110,654) | ₨25,695 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,325 (₨87,086) | ₨14,720 | + 492% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 2,111 (₨17,805) | ₨3,702 | + 381% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 305 (₨2,573) | ₨895 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 4,005 (₨33,779) | ₨34,482 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 979 (₨8,259) | ₨10,722 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 141 (₨1,188) | ₨378 | + 214% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 244 (₨2,055) | ₨572 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,029 (₨8,677) | ₨2,441 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 414 (₨3,493) | ₨2,722 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,112 (₨9,379) | ₨3,714 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,495 (₨12,611) | ₨2,947 | + 328% | |
| Transportation | + 207% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 207% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 327,004 (₨2,758,129) | ₨865,675 | + 219% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₨126) | ₨74 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 719 (₨6,063) | ₨1,329 | + 356% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (₨412) | ₨126 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 231 (₨1,950) | ₨281 | + 593% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 288 (₨2,433) | ₨1,221 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 35 (₨294) | ₨226 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (₨360) | ₨179 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 51 (₨434) | ₨219 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (₨220) | ₨141 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (₨198) | ₨70 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 321 (₨2,709) | ₨287 | + 845% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 488 (₨4,115) | ₨1,196 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 255 (₨2,150) | ₨467 | + 361% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 903 (₨7,619) | ₨1,840 | + 314% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 891 (₨7,513) | ₨1,960 | + 283% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 131 (₨1,102) | ₨670 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 45 (₨383) | ₨190 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 84 (₨704) | ₨214 | + 230% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,870 (₨41,075) | ₨39,345 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.76 (₨15) | ₨67 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 522 (₨4,402) | ₨1,877 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 118 (₨999) | ₨234 | + 327% | |
| TOTAL | + 196% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.435
INR
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,825 prices entered by 5,022 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 196% more expensive than in India
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