Cost of living in Norway compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 359% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 359% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 198 (₨3,974) | ₨519 | + 665% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (₨2,531) | ₨742 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (₨1,437) | ₨215 | + 569% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (₨413) | ₨119 | + 246% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (₨968) | ₨168 | + 475% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (₨695) | ₨102 | + 584% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 62 (₨1,244) | ₨658 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (₨617) | ₨194 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 20 (₨394) | ₨51 | + 668% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 29 (₨583) | ₨220 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (₨3,521) | ₨2,141 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (₨753) | ₨170 | + 343% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (₨480) | ₨77 | + 520% | |
| Housing | + 413% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 413% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 20,123 (₨404,684) | ₨65,360 | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 14,311 (₨287,797) | ₨44,450 | + 547% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 4,256 (₨85,593) | ₨14,918 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,032 (₨241,973) | ₨47,849 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,620 (₨173,361) | ₨35,800 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (₨22,955) | ₨10,123 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 390 (₨7,835) | ₨2,270 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (₨90,955) | ₨53,975 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (₨54,149) | ₨18,356 | + 195% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (₨1,898) | ₨851 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (₨9,977) | ₨797 | + 1151% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,041 (₨20,941) | ₨4,868 | + 330% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 542 (₨10,906) | ₨7,670 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,259 (₨25,314) | ₨17,357 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,496 (₨30,079) | ₨8,106 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 375,275 (₨7,547,127) | ₨5,697,890 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 20 (₨402) | ₨146 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 796 (₨15,999) | ₨4,073 | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (₨1,328) | ₨237 | + 460% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (₨2,328) | ₨572 | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 393 (₨7,907) | ₨1,768 | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (₨896) | ₨1,267 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (₨840) | ₨575 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (₨833) | ₨371 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (₨518) | ₨352 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (₨496) | ₨116 | + 326% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 496 (₨9,971) | ₨681 | + 1365% | |
| Entertainment | + 236% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (₨13,545) | ₨2,016 | + 572% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 257 (₨5,175) | ₨1,908 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (₨27,927) | ₨2,708 | + 931% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,431 (₨28,772) | ₨4,907 | + 486% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (₨3,363) | ₨1,025 | + 228% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 (₨1,014) | ₨469 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 (₨1,909) | ₨513 | + 272% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,902 (₨118,685) | ₨107,118 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.34 (₨27) | ₨4.02 | + 570% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 523 (₨10,513) | ₨4,729 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 135 (₨2,711) | ₨237 | + 1043% | |
| TOTAL | + 236% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,585 prices entered by 384 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan
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