Cost of living in Norway compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 346% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 346% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 256 (₨6,906) | ₨916 | + 654% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 149 (₨4,018) | ₨1,082 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (₨2,280) | ₨533 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 26 (₨697) | ₨230 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (₨1,490) | ₨315 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 47 (₨1,260) | ₨170 | + 643% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 110 (₨2,958) | ₨836 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (₨945) | ₨289 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 24 (₨640) | ₨114 | + 461% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 40 (₨1,081) | ₨391 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 208 (₨5,619) | ₨2,739 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (₨985) | ₨216 | + 356% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (₨914) | ₨144 | + 535% | |
| Housing | + 371% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 371% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 20,981 (₨566,369) | ₨137,741 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,203 (₨464,380) | ₨58,708 | + 691% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,142 (₨57,821) | ₨21,580 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,724 (₨370,454) | ₨75,090 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,245 (₨330,551) | ₨35,699 | + 826% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,842 (₨76,709) | ₨17,044 | + 350% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 221 (₨5,963) | ₨2,308 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,761 (₨155,503) | ₨58,431 | + 166% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,834 (₨49,519) | ₨29,384 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 118 (₨3,189) | ₨1,281 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 433 (₨11,689) | ₨625 | + 1770% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,089 (₨29,387) | ₨4,832 | + 508% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 488 (₨13,182) | ₨9,004 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,236 (₨33,360) | ₨13,089 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,507 (₨40,670) | ₨13,255 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 241% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (₨9,888,162) | ₨2,800,000 | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₨604) | ₨272 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 755 (₨20,377) | ₨4,030 | + 406% | |
| Personal Care | + 249% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 249% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (₨1,752) | ₨230 | + 663% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (₨2,886) | ₨838 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 659 (₨17,782) | ₨3,307 | + 438% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 50 (₨1,353) | ₨1,222 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (₨1,135) | ₨649 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (₨1,111) | ₨557 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 52 (₨1,404) | ₨396 | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 29 (₨781) | ₨217 | + 260% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 481 (₨12,976) | ₨495 | + 2522% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 481 (₨12,976) | ₨3,859 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 339 (₨9,162) | ₨1,827 | + 402% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 800 (₨21,595) | ₨6,844 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 946 (₨25,537) | ₨8,435 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 163 (₨4,406) | ₨2,877 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 59 (₨1,580) | ₨566 | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 96 (₨2,591) | ₨965 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (₨185,693) | ₨149,999 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (₨30) | ₨255 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 572 (₨15,432) | ₨5,305 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 143 (₨3,849) | ₨637 | + 504% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,318 prices entered by 310 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Norway is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan
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