Cost of living in Norway compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 216 (Rp 307,272) | Rp 42,558 | + 622% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (Rp 188,462) | Rp 59,865 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (Rp 105,918) | Rp 27,367 | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (Rp 31,801) | Rp 22,421 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (Rp 72,758) | Rp 29,124 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 44 (Rp 62,708) | Rp 18,124 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 65 (Rp 92,280) | Rp 71,910 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (Rp 43,797) | Rp 44,244 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (Rp 31,284) | Rp 21,715 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (Rp 48,725) | Rp 35,024 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 186 (Rp 263,825) | Rp 352,988 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (Rp 55,643) | Rp 21,713 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (Rp 42,562) | Rp 20,784 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,284 (Rp 31,644,744) | Rp 20,686,000 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,773 (Rp 23,818,514) | Rp 10,596,300 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,455 (Rp 3,486,209) | Rp 1,384,880 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,003 (Rp 19,886,016) | Rp 8,279,990 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,419 (Rp 16,216,374) | Rp 4,547,870 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,329 (Rp 1,887,648) | Rp 982,614 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 462 (Rp 655,801) | Rp 405,045 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,482 (Rp 6,365,104) | Rp 4,396,610 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,892 (Rp 2,687,099) | Rp 1,754,770 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 105 (Rp 149,102) | Rp 61,187 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 262 (Rp 371,525) | Rp 96,476 | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 878 (Rp 1,246,783) | Rp 734,797 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 446 (Rp 633,956) | Rp 496,694 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (Rp 1,532,811) | Rp 1,239,350 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,210 (Rp 1,718,132) | Rp 1,333,420 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 148% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 377,982 (Rp 536,766,493) | Rp 542,207,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Rp 31,253) | Rp 11,857 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 815 (Rp 1,157,079) | Rp 197,854 | + 485% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 173% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (Rp 142,567) | Rp 23,719 | + 501% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 135 (Rp 192,304) | Rp 46,401 | + 314% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 496 (Rp 704,613) | Rp 271,191 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 54 (Rp 77,342) | Rp 115,732 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (Rp 61,491) | Rp 25,419 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (Rp 81,604) | Rp 34,912 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (Rp 55,391) | Rp 40,045 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (Rp 43,348) | Rp 10,483 | + 313% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 423 (Rp 600,730) | Rp 87,815 | + 584% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 743 (Rp 1,055,590) | Rp 194,219 | + 444% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 315 (Rp 447,579) | Rp 118,885 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 837 (Rp 1,188,208) | Rp 400,000 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,046 (Rp 1,485,281) | Rp 405,726 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (Rp 237,300) | Rp 120,291 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Rp 66,995) | Rp 37,416 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (Rp 146,330) | Rp 45,773 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,611 (Rp 6,548,068) | Rp 10,496,600 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (Rp 1,365) | Rp 2,024 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 476 (Rp 676,408) | Rp 502,101 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (Rp 210,181) | Rp 36,872 | + 470% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia
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