Cost of living in Norway compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 141% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (₨993) | ₨269 | + 269% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (₨538) | ₨350 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 68 (₨297) | ₨172 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (₨99) | ₨35 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (₨253) | ₨99 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 42 (₨185) | ₨87 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 55 (₨241) | ₨160 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (₨131) | ₨95 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₨91) | ₨56 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (₨144) | ₨70 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (₨743) | ₨472 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (₨164) | ₨76 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 29 (₨126) | ₨10 | + 1160% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 115% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,662 (₨95,213) | ₨50,890 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 15,755 (₨69,249) | ₨23,651 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,348 (₨10,319) | ₨2,840 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,140 (₨53,358) | ₨27,201 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,733 (₨42,779) | ₨13,679 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,015 (₨4,460) | ₨2,000 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 554 (₨2,436) | ₨692 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,457 (₨15,196) | ₨27,685 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (₨15,288) | ₨7,679 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 86 (₨379) | ₨250 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 453 (₨1,992) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 13% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 835 (₨3,670) | ₨2,280 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 463 (₨2,034) | ₨3,120 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 966 (₨4,244) | ₨4,720 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,132 (₨4,974) | ₨3,000 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 76% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 407,109 (₨1,789,382) | ₨1,376,100 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₨96) | ₨74 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 849 (₨3,731) | ₨1,500 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 45% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 71 (₨314) | ₨125 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (₨509) | ₨400 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 646 (₨2,840) | ₨800 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (₨196) | ₨150 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (₨179) | ₨156 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (₨169) | ₨300 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (₨115) | ₨125 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (₨103) | ₨75 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (₨1,998) | ₨600 | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 128% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 890 (₨3,913) | ₨1,000 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 301 (₨1,321) | ₨600 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (₨6,104) | ₨1,000 | + 510% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 980 (₨4,309) | ₨1,400 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (₨671) | ₨300 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (₨204) | ₨125 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 96 (₨424) | ₨175 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (₨26,157) | ₨25,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.06 (₨4.68) | ₨1.00 | + 368% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 408 (₨1,791) | ₨1,300 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 138 (₨609) | ₨240 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.395
MUR
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 570 prices entered by 89 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 95% more expensive than in Mauritius
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