Cost of living in Norway compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in Norway is 125% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Norway | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (6,093 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 581% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 128 (3,696 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 77 (2,226 ₨) | 876 ₨ | + 154% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (667 ₨) | 479 ₨ | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (1,461 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (1,413 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 186% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 63 (1,816 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (908 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (644 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (988 ₨) | 503 ₨ | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 171 (4,921 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (1,018 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (923 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 414% | |
Housing | + 273% | |||
Housing in Norway is 273% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Norway | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,612 (650,658 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,353 (499,334 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 407% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,587 (74,436 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,157 (436,144 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 371% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,766 (338,566 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 526% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,594 (74,653 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 677% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (13,558 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 322% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,608 (132,602 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,871 (53,827 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 92 (2,653 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 295 (8,501 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 325% | |
Clothes | + 136% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 136% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Norway | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 951 (27,359 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 198% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 479 (13,782 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,081 (31,097 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 292% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,425 (41,000 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 212% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 84% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Norway | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,151 (12,406,334 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (630 ₨) | 366 ₨ | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 807 (23,221 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 540% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 79% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Norway | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 100 (2,889 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 121 (3,488 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 221% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 484 (13,922 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 248% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (1,481 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 43 (1,246 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (1,654 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 38 (1,095 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (813 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 265% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (12,963 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 715% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 88% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Norway | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (22,576 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 358% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (9,151 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 490% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (16,794 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 229% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (29,998 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (4,756 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 145% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (1,393 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 130% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (3,013 ₨) | 817 ₨ | + 269% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,485 (157,824 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.96 (28 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 329% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (14,355 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 101% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 154 (4,422 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 126% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 993 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 126% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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