Cost of living in Norway compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 264% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 264% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 (₨3,501) | ₨599 | + 485% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 115 (₨1,919) | ₨644 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 (₨1,122) | ₨248 | + 353% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 (₨318) | ₨109 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (₨801) | ₨122 | + 555% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (₨603) | ₨115 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 69 (₨1,149) | ₨480 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (₨537) | ₨180 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (₨380) | ₨46 | + 718% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (₨526) | ₨359 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 187 (₨3,114) | ₨2,714 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (₨610) | ₨125 | + 386% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (₨391) | ₨57 | + 582% | |
| Housing | + 371% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 371% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,797 (₨363,746) | ₨55,449 | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,770 (₨279,855) | ₨35,477 | + 689% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,144 (₨35,780) | ₨9,348 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,494 (₨225,191) | ₨45,679 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,072 (₨184,766) | ₨30,170 | + 512% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,454 (₨24,269) | ₨7,326 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 282 (₨4,702) | ₨2,452 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,425 (₨73,840) | ₨38,344 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,349 (₨22,506) | ₨12,184 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (₨1,955) | ₨584 | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 273 (₨4,550) | ₨791 | + 475% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 931 (₨15,536) | ₨2,077 | + 648% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 356 (₨5,938) | ₨3,550 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 965 (₨16,112) | ₨6,584 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,586 (₨26,475) | ₨5,548 | + 377% | |
| Transportation | + 263% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 263% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 330,244 (₨5,511,148) | ₨1,949,500 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 (₨271) | ₨110 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 756 (₨12,608) | ₨1,927 | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 264% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 264% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (₨1,205) | ₨311 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (₨1,892) | ₨401 | + 372% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 672 (₨11,222) | ₨1,486 | + 655% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 33 (₨554) | ₨514 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (₨634) | ₨301 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (₨789) | ₨305 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 30 (₨505) | ₨190 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 30 (₨501) | ₨126 | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 408 (₨6,812) | ₨388 | + 1655% | |
| Entertainment | + 239% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 537 (₨8,967) | ₨1,486 | + 503% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 269 (₨4,487) | ₨1,191 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 869 (₨14,497) | ₨3,767 | + 285% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 949 (₨15,844) | ₨3,552 | + 346% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 130 (₨2,174) | ₨885 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (₨771) | ₨327 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (₨1,469) | ₨397 | + 270% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,305 (₨71,838) | ₨55,804 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (₨25) | ₨4.62 | + 434% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 484 (₨8,077) | ₨4,010 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 (₨2,089) | ₨216 | + 866% | |
| TOTAL | + 278% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,894 prices entered by 593 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 278% more expensive than in Pakistan
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