- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 278% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 278% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 214 (₨3,514) | ₨557 | + 530% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 113 (₨1,848) | ₨619 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (₨1,132) | ₨219 | + 416% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (₨308) | ₨108 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₨819) | ₨122 | + 571% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 (₨505) | ₨79 | + 539% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (₨1,051) | ₨613 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (₨450) | ₨156 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (₨359) | ₨39 | + 810% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₨513) | ₨283 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (₨2,761) | ₨2,980 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (₨630) | ₨116 | + 442% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 (₨390) | ₨57 | + 583% | |
| Housing | + 341% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 341% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,632 (₨338,037) | ₨56,589 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,640 (₨239,871) | ₨35,418 | + 577% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,743 (₨44,935) | ₨8,319 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,359 (₨218,878) | ₨46,212 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,328 (₨169,223) | ₨29,470 | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,371 (₨22,465) | ₨6,959 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 (₨5,070) | ₨2,729 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,744 (₨61,338) | ₨41,526 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,054 (₨17,271) | ₨11,677 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 107 (₨1,760) | ₨499 | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 267 (₨4,381) | ₨1,031 | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 985 (₨16,143) | ₨2,663 | + 506% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 399 (₨6,537) | ₨4,551 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (₨17,681) | ₨6,644 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,481 (₨24,266) | ₨6,006 | + 304% | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 (₨5,177,247) | ₨2,115,150 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (₨255) | ₨92 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 742 (₨12,152) | ₨2,561 | + 374% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 (₨1,194) | ₨241 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 110 (₨1,808) | ₨748 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 404 (₨6,624) | ₨2,396 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 (₨627) | ₨445 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (₨630) | ₨320 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 43 (₨704) | ₨365 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 (₨455) | ₨158 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (₨447) | ₨112 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 337 (₨5,526) | ₨589 | + 838% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 501 (₨8,207) | ₨1,589 | + 416% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 266 (₨4,358) | ₨1,181 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 (₨14,280) | ₨3,978 | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 848 (₨13,888) | ₨3,176 | + 337% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 138 (₨2,254) | ₨1,228 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (₨795) | ₨389 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (₨1,412) | ₨548 | + 158% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,375 (₨71,688) | ₨57,145 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.39 (₨39) | ₨52 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 473 (₨7,748) | ₨3,979 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 (₨2,023) | ₨281 | + 621% | |
| TOTAL | + 229% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 229% more expensive than in Pakistan
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