Cost of living in Norway compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 156% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 244 (Rp 347,246) | Rp 55,068 | + 531% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (Rp 189,430) | Rp 58,183 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (Rp 118,905) | Rp 31,308 | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 24 (Rp 33,984) | Rp 23,307 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (Rp 81,947) | Rp 30,367 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (Rp 70,033) | Rp 14,479 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 71 (Rp 101,630) | Rp 67,619 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (Rp 49,833) | Rp 46,085 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 25 (Rp 35,228) | Rp 20,806 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (Rp 50,334) | Rp 34,093 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 196 (Rp 279,102) | Rp 344,187 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (Rp 49,599) | Rp 18,823 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (Rp 48,139) | Rp 14,432 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,331 (Rp 31,751,832) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,645 (Rp 25,089,559) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,385 (Rp 3,390,998) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,395 (Rp 21,890,588) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,704 (Rp 18,063,994) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,195 (Rp 3,121,237) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (Rp 662,293) | Rp 378,883 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (Rp 10,750,936) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 235% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,915 (Rp 2,722,652) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 93 (Rp 132,363) | Rp 91,402 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 376 (Rp 535,019) | Rp 80,207 | + 567% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,099 (Rp 1,563,014) | Rp 759,724 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 537 (Rp 763,897) | Rp 458,661 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,192 (Rp 1,694,824) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (Rp 2,304,630) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 391,669 (Rp 556,910,812) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Rp 31,555) | Rp 12,558 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 747 (Rp 1,061,682) | Rp 199,904 | + 431% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 174% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (Rp 92,300) | Rp 22,456 | + 311% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (Rp 152,002) | Rp 96,147 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 792 (Rp 1,126,393) | Rp 275,446 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (Rp 72,845) | Rp 66,604 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (Rp 53,321) | Rp 26,592 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (Rp 76,651) | Rp 33,023 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (Rp 55,634) | Rp 27,953 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (Rp 37,053) | Rp 12,305 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 519 (Rp 737,918) | Rp 84,361 | + 775% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 511 (Rp 726,867) | Rp 261,890 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (Rp 440,685) | Rp 104,570 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (Rp 743,814) | Rp 496,791 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 937 (Rp 1,332,073) | Rp 379,769 | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (Rp 234,444) | Rp 149,637 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (Rp 74,039) | Rp 38,584 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (Rp 146,321) | Rp 50,891 | + 188% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (Rp 9,781,206) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (Rp 1,572) | Rp 2,388 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 547 (Rp 777,604) | Rp 451,365 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 141 (Rp 200,893) | Rp 42,610 | + 371% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,178 prices entered by 207 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia
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