Cost of living in Norway compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 358% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 358% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (₨3,947) | ₨477 | + 727% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (₨2,337) | ₨617 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (₨1,372) | ₨253 | + 442% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (₨397) | ₨111 | + 258% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (₨942) | ₨146 | + 547% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 38 (₨707) | ₨85 | + 728% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 68 (₨1,260) | ₨736 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (₨615) | ₨147 | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (₨434) | ₨52 | + 740% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (₨607) | ₨285 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (₨3,055) | ₨1,607 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (₨731) | ₨133 | + 449% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 18 (₨343) | ₨80 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 325% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 325% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,995 (₨334,510) | ₨65,208 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,742 (₨255,455) | ₨40,675 | + 528% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,657 (₨30,803) | ₨11,662 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,046 (₨242,509) | ₨44,902 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,969 (₨185,322) | ₨32,659 | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 799 (₨14,859) | ₨8,932 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 365 (₨6,784) | ₨2,572 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,788 (₨70,412) | ₨44,098 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,609 (₨29,918) | ₨23,617 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (₨2,043) | ₨667 | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 292 (₨5,432) | ₨516 | + 953% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 845 (₨15,702) | ₨3,054 | + 414% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (₨10,933) | ₨5,408 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (₨16,285) | ₨8,399 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,733 (₨32,211) | ₨5,912 | + 445% | |
| Transportation | + 261% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 261% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,339 (₨6,029,294) | ₨2,463,580 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (₨288) | ₨107 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 770 (₨14,316) | ₨2,108 | + 579% | |
| Personal Care | + 281% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 281% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (₨1,963) | ₨260 | + 655% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (₨2,862) | ₨616 | + 364% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 437 (₨8,130) | ₨1,831 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (₨1,024) | ₨463 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (₨940) | ₨350 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (₨1,491) | ₨441 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (₨419) | ₨189 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (₨436) | ₨169 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (₨8,491) | ₨480 | + 1671% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (₨11,890) | ₨1,849 | + 543% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (₨5,429) | ₨1,458 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (₨28,263) | ₨2,679 | + 955% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (₨16,214) | ₨3,680 | + 341% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (₨2,764) | ₨850 | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (₨866) | ₨437 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 (₨1,736) | ₨435 | + 299% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,995 (₨92,849) | ₨58,894 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 508 (₨9,445) | ₨4,106 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (₨2,549) | ₨267 | + 854% | |
| TOTAL | + 283% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,501 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 283% more expensive than in Pakistan
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