Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 143% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food | + 144% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 144% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Oslo | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 220 (Taka 2,233) | Taka 461 | + 385% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 132 (Taka 1,342) | Taka 534 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (Taka 706) | Taka 241 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Taka 218) | Taka 101 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 57 (Taka 583) | Taka 195 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 39 (Taka 400) | Taka 194 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 (Taka 623) | Taka 421 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (Taka 298) | Taka 226 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Taka 212) | Taka 44 | + 376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (Taka 335) | Taka 469 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 178 (Taka 1,811) | Taka 1,411 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (Taka 399) | Taka 149 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 33 (Taka 335) | Taka 61 | + 452% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 235% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Oslo | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,935 (Taka 233,109) | Taka 55,419 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,584 (Taka 178,716) | Taka 35,634 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,012 (Taka 20,447) | Taka 4,532 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,633 (Taka 148,727) | Taka 61,660 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,858 (Taka 120,527) | Taka 34,191 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,442 (Taka 14,657) | Taka 4,811 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 426 (Taka 4,327) | Taka 1,003 | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,722 (Taka 37,833) | Taka 43,073 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,394 (Taka 14,168) | Taka 21,367 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (Taka 996) | Taka 620 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 286 (Taka 2,909) | Taka 720 | + 304% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 74% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 849 (Taka 8,634) | Taka 2,042 | + 323% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 467 (Taka 4,744) | Taka 3,550 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,043 (Taka 10,605) | Taka 7,904 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,089 (Taka 11,072) | Taka 4,716 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 95% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 389,548 (Taka 3,959,311) | Taka 3,562,810 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Taka 224) | Taka 128 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 819 (Taka 8,319) | Taka 3,034 | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 254 (Taka 2,578) | Taka 502 | + 414% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 110% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Oslo | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (Taka 503) | Taka 294 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (Taka 1,139) | Taka 766 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 673 (Taka 6,837) | Taka 1,355 | + 404% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 43 (Taka 434) | Taka 511 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 (Taka 399) | Taka 247 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (Taka 479) | Taka 561 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (Taka 221) | Taka 101 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (Taka 286) | Taka 167 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 498 (Taka 5,058) | Taka 356 | + 1322% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 182% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Oslo | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 702 (Taka 7,137) | Taka 1,703 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (Taka 3,277) | Taka 870 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,142 (Taka 11,610) | Taka 2,079 | + 458% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,097 (Taka 11,148) | Taka 1,944 | + 474% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 151 (Taka 1,532) | Taka 908 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (Taka 525) | Taka 240 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (Taka 1,020) | Taka 602 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,700 (Taka 47,775) | Taka 43,807 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.10 (Taka 11) | Taka 1.62 | + 590% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 583 (Taka 5,928) | Taka 3,707 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (Taka 1,533) | Taka 284 | + 439% | |
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TOTAL | + 143% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 991 prices entered by 320 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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