Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 296% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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| Food | + 273% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 273% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Oslo | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (₨1,775) | ₨295 | + 502% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 135 (₨1,065) | ₨314 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 78 (₨615) | ₨132 | + 365% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (₨177) | ₨62 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 53 (₨416) | ₨91 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (₨380) | ₨39 | + 874% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 80 (₨629) | ₨202 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (₨240) | ₨149 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₨167) | ₨29 | + 470% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (₨274) | ₨119 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (₨1,389) | ₨1,287 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (₨264) | ₨92 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (₨268) | ₨34 | + 690% | |
| Housing | + 523% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 523% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Oslo | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 25,417 (₨199,953) | ₨28,904 | + 592% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,560 (₨146,012) | ₨21,209 | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,615 (₨20,569) | ₨4,793 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 16,862 (₨132,655) | ₨17,780 | + 646% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,372 (₨105,198) | ₨11,343 | + 827% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,808 (₨14,226) | ₨3,698 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 459 (₨3,613) | ₨588 | + 515% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 5,728 (₨45,064) | ₨25,092 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,748 (₨13,752) | ₨8,789 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 79 (₨621) | ₨452 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 331 (₨2,601) | ₨293 | + 788% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 102% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Oslo | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 990 (₨7,787) | ₨2,241 | + 247% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 476 (₨3,748) | ₨2,664 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,127 (₨8,863) | ₨4,341 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,428 (₨11,233) | ₨2,731 | + 311% | |
| Transportation | + 329% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 329% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Oslo | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 430,359 (₨3,385,624) | ₨974,519 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 23 (₨184) | ₨90 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 856 (₨6,732) | ₨1,151 | + 485% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 338 (₨2,659) | ₨229 | + 1061% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 169% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Oslo | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 53 (₨415) | ₨138 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 (₨817) | ₨177 | + 363% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 691 (₨5,434) | ₨941 | + 478% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (₨363) | ₨268 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (₨309) | ₨199 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (₨372) | ₨316 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (₨206) | ₨121 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (₨219) | ₨96 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 456 (₨3,585) | ₨233 | + 1437% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 178% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Oslo | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (₨5,654) | ₨1,275 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (₨2,532) | ₨501 | + 406% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (₨7,391) | ₨1,434 | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (₨8,138) | ₨2,035 | + 300% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 155 (₨1,216) | ₨1,031 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 58 (₨459) | ₨284 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (₨811) | ₨217 | + 273% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,558 (₨43,723) | ₨42,234 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.19 (₨9) | ₨2.58 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 534 (₨4,203) | ₨1,999 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 150 (₨1,182) | ₨311 | + 280% | |
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TOTAL | + 296% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 531 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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