Cost of living in Norway compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Norway is 136% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Norway | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (25,932 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | + 205% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (15,731 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | + 116% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (9,473 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (2,837 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (6,216 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (6,013 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 501% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (7,728 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (3,866 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 274% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (2,739 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 195% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (4,206 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (20,942 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (4,335 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 220% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (3,926 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | + 256% | |
Housing | + 142% | |||
Housing in Norway is 142% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Norway | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (2,769,187 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (2,125,154 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | + 210% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (316,800 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (1,856,220 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (1,440,928 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | + 294% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (317,721 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (57,705 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | + 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (564,350 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (229,087 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (11,293 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (36,179 Dinar) | 6,744 Dinar | + 436% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 23% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Norway | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (116,441 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | + 218% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (58,658 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (132,348 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (174,496 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 142% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 142% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Norway | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (52,801,074 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 136% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (2,683 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 338% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (98,829 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | + 141% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 67% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Norway | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (12,295 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (14,843 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (59,253 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 137% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (6,304 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (5,303 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (7,037 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (4,662 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (3,462 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (55,169 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 526% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 40% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Norway | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (96,083 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | + 294% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (38,947 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (71,473 Dinar) | 42,697 Dinar | + 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (127,671 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (20,241 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (5,929 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (12,822 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | + 131% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (671,694 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (118 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (61,093 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (18,819 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 544% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 826 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 108% more expensive than in Iraq
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