Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 94% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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| Food | + 119% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 119% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Oslo | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 220 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 4.014 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 132 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.007 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (Dinar 4.639) | Dinar 2.654 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Dinar 1.430) | Dinar 1.000 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 57 (Dinar 3.834) | Dinar 1.386 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 39 (Dinar 2.630) | Dinar 0.552 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 (Dinar 4.093) | Dinar 3.365 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (Dinar 1.958) | Dinar 1.148 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Dinar 1.391) | Dinar 1.139 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (Dinar 2.205) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 178 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (Dinar 2.625) | Dinar 1.000 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 33 (Dinar 2.199) | Dinar 1.000 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 119% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Oslo | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,319 (Dinar 1,558) | Dinar 701 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,716 (Dinar 1,184) | Dinar 233 | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,622 (Dinar 175) | Dinar 60 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,753 (Dinar 986) | Dinar 470 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 13,593 (Dinar 908) | Dinar 226 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,202 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 30 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 426 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 16 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,722 (Dinar 249) | Dinar 231 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,394 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 103 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 286 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 15 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Oslo | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 849 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 50 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 675 (Dinar 45) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,043 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 60 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,089 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 35 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 83% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Oslo | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 389,548 (Dinar 26,029) | Dinar 7,518 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Dinar 1.472) | Dinar 0.750 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 825 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 33 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 254 (Dinar 17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 64% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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| Oslo | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (Dinar 3.306) | Dinar 2.500 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.219 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 673 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 10 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 43 (Dinar 2.850) | Dinar 3.000 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (Dinar 2.558) | Dinar 3.125 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (Dinar 3.152) | Dinar 2.741 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 (Dinar 1.455) | Dinar 0.916 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (Dinar 1.878) | Dinar 2.000 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 498 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 4.445 | + 648% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 93% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oslo | Zarqa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 702 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 6.000 | + 682% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 14 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,142 (Dinar 76) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,097 (Dinar 73) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 150 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.000 | + 402% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (Dinar 3.443) | Dinar 1.000 | + 244% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 102 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,700 (Dinar 314) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.10 (Dinar 0.074) | Dinar 0.030 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 583 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 15 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.148 | + 369% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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