- Cost of Living
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 288% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 288% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 (₨3,463) | ₨528 | + 556% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 (₨1,773) | ₨604 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (₨1,172) | ₨214 | + 447% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (₨294) | ₨108 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₨787) | ₨121 | + 552% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 (₨509) | ₨82 | + 524% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (₨1,009) | ₨437 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 (₨449) | ₨153 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₨336) | ₨40 | + 746% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (₨493) | ₨314 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 (₨2,635) | ₨2,141 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 (₨608) | ₨117 | + 418% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (₨350) | ₨55 | + 533% | |
| Housing | + 332% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 332% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,511 (₨324,497) | ₨57,018 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,695 (₨232,489) | ₨35,866 | + 548% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,936 (₨30,628) | ₨7,949 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,259 (₨209,772) | ₨44,615 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,598 (₨167,668) | ₨25,314 | + 562% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,103 (₨17,455) | ₨6,795 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 318 (₨5,039) | ₨2,652 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,684 (₨58,290) | ₨39,920 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 962 (₨15,225) | ₨11,091 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 134 (₨2,119) | ₨499 | + 325% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 (₨4,447) | ₨947 | + 370% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,035 (₨16,367) | ₨2,542 | + 544% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 451 (₨7,141) | ₨4,026 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 (₨17,063) | ₨6,025 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,464 (₨23,164) | ₨5,302 | + 337% | |
| Transportation | + 233% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,117 (₨5,127,731) | ₨1,796,100 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₨245) | ₨89 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 736 (₨11,650) | ₨2,526 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 229% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 79 (₨1,243) | ₨227 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 (₨2,859) | ₨639 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 456 (₨7,218) | ₨2,133 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 (₨681) | ₨444 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (₨592) | ₨268 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (₨656) | ₨340 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (₨428) | ₨142 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (₨437) | ₨109 | + 302% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 338 (₨5,349) | ₨627 | + 753% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 520 (₨8,228) | ₨1,501 | + 448% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 261 (₨4,132) | ₨1,126 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 (₨14,761) | ₨3,688 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 879 (₨13,907) | ₨3,095 | + 349% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 136 (₨2,158) | ₨526 | + 310% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (₨734) | ₨391 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 (₨1,361) | ₨548 | + 148% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,339 (₨68,639) | ₨54,726 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 (₨35) | ₨28 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 502 (₨7,947) | ₨3,850 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 (₨1,915) | ₨182 | + 954% | |
| TOTAL | + 252% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,033 prices entered by 756 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan
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