Cost of living in Norway compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 242% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 242% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (₨5,495) | ₨972 | + 465% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (₨3,196) | ₨1,004 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (₨1,756) | ₨365 | + 381% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (₨560) | ₨170 | + 229% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (₨1,472) | ₨285 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (₨1,043) | ₨255 | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (₨1,485) | ₨1,139 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (₨762) | ₨290 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₨524) | ₨117 | + 348% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (₨830) | ₨549 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (₨4,243) | ₨2,784 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (₨1,063) | ₨289 | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (₨802) | ₨191 | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 351% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 351% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (₨559,853) | ₨115,670 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (₨421,302) | ₨70,950 | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (₨61,297) | ₨25,995 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (₨338,327) | ₨59,502 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (₨274,368) | ₨50,821 | + 440% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (₨38,081) | ₨20,152 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (₨11,211) | ₨2,097 | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (₨123,783) | ₨71,636 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (₨86,460) | ₨23,262 | + 272% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (₨2,516) | ₨1,718 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (₨10,566) | ₨1,977 | + 435% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (₨21,440) | ₨3,426 | + 526% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (₨10,766) | ₨6,254 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (₨25,875) | ₨13,199 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (₨28,007) | ₨8,569 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (₨10,254,387) | ₨4,456,060 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₨560) | ₨270 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (₨21,430) | ₨4,626 | + 363% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (₨2,727) | ₨1,015 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (₨4,728) | ₨1,391 | + 240% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (₨13,896) | ₨3,667 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (₨1,442) | ₨521 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (₨1,076) | ₨922 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (₨1,403) | ₨736 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (₨679) | ₨249 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (₨798) | ₨242 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (₨10,743) | ₨860 | + 1150% | |
| Entertainment | + 269% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 269% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Norway | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (₨23,899) | ₨3,545 | + 574% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (₨7,989) | ₨2,089 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (₨42,051) | ₨2,959 | + 1321% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (₨27,144) | ₨7,109 | + 282% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (₨4,288) | ₨880 | + 387% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (₨1,179) | ₨669 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (₨2,551) | ₨745 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (₨135,074) | ₨119,622 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (₨27) | ₨3.79 | + 607% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (₨11,051) | ₨3,764 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (₨3,700) | ₨415 | + 791% | |
| TOTAL | + 243% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,292 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 243% more expensive than in Pakistan
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