Cost of living in Norway compared to Kuwait
Currency:
Food | + 65% | |||
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Food in Norway is 65% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Norway | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.024 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (Dinar 3.721) | Dinar 1.980 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (Dinar 2.241) | Dinar 1.562 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (Dinar 0.671) | Dinar 0.511 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (Dinar 1.471) | Dinar 0.718 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (Dinar 1.422) | Dinar 0.592 | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (Dinar 1.828) | Dinar 2.236 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (Dinar 0.915) | Dinar 0.871 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (Dinar 0.648) | Dinar 0.453 | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (Dinar 0.995) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (Dinar 4.954) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (Dinar 1.025) | Dinar 0.362 | + 184% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (Dinar 0.929) | Dinar 0.172 | + 439% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Norway is 8% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Norway | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (Dinar 655) | Dinar 369 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (Dinar 503) | Dinar 422 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 306 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (Dinar 439) | Dinar 399 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (Dinar 341) | Dinar 344 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 284 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 10 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (Dinar 134) | Dinar 82 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 24 | + 124% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (Dinar 2.671) | Dinar 3.128 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.897 | + 195% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 12% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Norway | Kuwait | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 20 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 23 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 29 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 28 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 52% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Norway | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (Dinar 12,491) | Dinar 12,421 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Dinar 0.635) | Dinar 0.097 | + 557% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 15 | + 56% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 18% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
Norway | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (Dinar 2.908) | Dinar 1.873 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (Dinar 3.511) | Dinar 4.032 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 29 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (Dinar 1.491) | Dinar 2.011 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (Dinar 1.254) | Dinar 2.742 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (Dinar 1.665) | Dinar 2.532 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (Dinar 1.103) | Dinar 0.607 | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (Dinar 0.819) | Dinar 0.520 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 4.846 | + 169% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 6% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
Norway | Kuwait | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 18 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 20 | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 31 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (Dinar 4.788) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (Dinar 1.403) | Dinar 1.886 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (Dinar 3.033) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (Dinar 159) | Dinar 135 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (Dinar 0.028) | Dinar 0.041 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (Dinar 4.452) | Dinar 2.318 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 980 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.02897
KWD
/
NOK
Cost of living in Norway is 16% more expensive than in Kuwait
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