Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 122% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 138% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 138% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Oslo | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 220 (27,031 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 132 (16,240 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (8,541 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (2,634 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 57 (7,060 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 39 (4,842 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 395% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 (7,536 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (3,605 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (2,561 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (4,060 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 178 (21,917 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (4,834 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 251% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 33 (4,049 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 373% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 114% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oslo | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,319 (2,868,935 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,716 (2,179,651 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,622 (322,598 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,753 (1,815,121 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,593 (1,672,343 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,202 (147,920 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 426 (52,375 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,722 (457,956 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,394 (171,495 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (12,054 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 286 (35,207 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 498% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 74% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Oslo | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 849 (104,508 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 675 (83,005 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,043 (128,372 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,089 (134,029 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 197% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 197% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Oslo | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 389,548 (47,926,678 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (2,710 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 276% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 825 (101,444 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 247% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 254 (31,210 Dinar) | 18,774 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 50% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Oslo | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (6,088 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (13,782 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 673 (82,757 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 43 (5,248 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (4,710 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (5,804 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (2,679 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (3,458 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 498 (61,223 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 65% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oslo | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 702 (86,396 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (39,661 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,142 (140,534 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 368% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,097 (134,950 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 150 (18,474 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (6,339 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 102 (12,560 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,700 (578,303 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.10 (135 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 583 (71,757 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (18,552 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 585% | |
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TOTAL | + 122% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 326 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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