Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 7% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Oslo (Norway) is 42% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Oslo | Bahir Dar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 204 (1,076 Birr) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (699 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (395 Birr) | 221 Birr | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (119 Birr) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | kr 45 (236 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (251 Birr) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (345 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (161 Birr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (115 Birr) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (179 Birr) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 188 (988 Birr) | 230 Birr | + 329% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (198 Birr) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (181 Birr) | 21 Birr | + 766% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 12% cheaper than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Oslo | Bahir Dar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 24,017 (126,496 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,079 (95,218 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,597 (13,678 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,764 (83,026 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,573 (66,222 Birr) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,887 (9,936 Birr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 487 (2,567 Birr) | 5,361 Birr | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,067 (21,422 Birr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,365 (7,191 Birr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 81 (425 Birr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 340 (1,791 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 15% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Oslo | Bahir Dar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 965 (5,082 Birr) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 470 (2,473 Birr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,101 (5,797 Birr) | 3,079 Birr | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,555 (8,190 Birr) | 3,079 Birr | + 166% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Oslo | Bahir Dar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,550 (2,272,928 Birr) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (116 Birr) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 840 (4,425 Birr) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 291 (1,530 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 5% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Oslo | Bahir Dar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 55 (291 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 91 (481 Birr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 541 (2,849 Birr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (243 Birr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (198 Birr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (249 Birr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (145 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (142 Birr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 439 (2,311 Birr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 17% more expensive than in Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Oslo | Bahir Dar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (3,785 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 323 (1,704 Birr) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (4,948 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (5,448 Birr) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 171 (901 Birr) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (251 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 1002% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (543 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 2144% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,112 (26,924 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (5.55 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 510 (2,685 Birr) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (796 Birr) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 538 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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