Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 241% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 241% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 226 (₨1,773) | ₨363 | + 389% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 122 (₨960) | ₨333 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 68 (₨531) | ₨165 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (₨176) | ₨57 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (₨452) | ₨89 | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 42 (₨330) | ₨42 | + 694% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 55 (₨430) | ₨230 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (₨234) | ₨162 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₨162) | ₨31 | + 424% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (₨257) | ₨159 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 (₨1,326) | ₨766 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (₨294) | ₨90 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 29 (₨225) | ₨40 | + 469% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 293% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,662 (₨169,983) | ₨45,801 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 15,755 (₨123,631) | ₨26,645 | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,348 (₨18,423) | ₨5,211 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,140 (₨95,259) | ₨23,540 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,733 (₨76,374) | ₨14,087 | + 442% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,015 (₨7,962) | ₨5,660 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 554 (₨4,349) | ₨687 | + 533% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,457 (₨27,130) | ₨29,449 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (₨27,294) | ₨12,028 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 86 (₨677) | ₨538 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 453 (₨3,556) | ₨558 | + 537% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 835 (₨6,552) | ₨2,513 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 463 (₨3,632) | ₨2,474 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 966 (₨7,577) | ₨4,000 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,132 (₨8,881) | ₨2,947 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | + 205% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 205% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 407,109 (₨3,194,583) | ₨1,317,940 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₨171) | ₨108 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 849 (₨6,661) | ₨1,126 | + 492% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 71 (₨560) | ₨135 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (₨908) | ₨244 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 646 (₨5,071) | ₨1,243 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (₨350) | ₨408 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (₨319) | ₨211 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (₨302) | ₨261 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (₨205) | ₨174 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (₨184) | ₨90 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (₨3,568) | ₨289 | + 1136% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 890 (₨6,985) | ₨1,482 | + 371% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 301 (₨2,359) | ₨633 | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (₨10,897) | ₨1,539 | + 608% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 980 (₨7,692) | ₨1,709 | + 350% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (₨1,197) | ₨688 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (₨364) | ₨199 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 96 (₨757) | ₨179 | + 322% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (₨46,698) | ₨47,352 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.06 (₨8) | ₨1.09 | + 663% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 408 (₨3,198) | ₨1,667 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 139 (₨1,088) | ₨266 | + 309% | |
| TOTAL | + 219% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,651 prices entered by 1,277 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 219% more expensive than in India
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