Cost of living in Norway compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Norway is 167% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 237 (Rp 344,831) | Rp 55,068 | + 526% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 136 (Rp 197,806) | Rp 58,183 | + 240% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 83 (Rp 121,217) | Rp 31,308 | + 287% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 24 (Rp 35,209) | Rp 23,300 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 61 (Rp 88,014) | Rp 30,367 | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (Rp 71,532) | Rp 14,479 | + 394% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 95 (Rp 138,070) | Rp 67,619 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (Rp 50,764) | Rp 46,085 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 25 (Rp 35,982) | Rp 20,806 | + 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 42 (Rp 60,751) | Rp 34,093 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 206 (Rp 299,464) | Rp 344,694 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (Rp 51,531) | Rp 18,823 | + 174% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (Rp 50,019) | Rp 14,432 | + 247% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Norway is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,758 (Rp 31,599,850) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,733 (Rp 25,754,266) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,385 (Rp 3,463,563) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,822 (Rp 21,526,855) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,439 (Rp 18,065,833) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 293% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,231 (Rp 3,240,748) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 128% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (Rp 676,466) | Rp 378,883 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (Rp 10,980,999) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 243% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,190 (Rp 3,180,550) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 137 (Rp 198,454) | Rp 91,402 | + 117% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 462 (Rp 670,707) | Rp 80,207 | + 736% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,088 (Rp 1,580,544) | Rp 759,724 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 537 (Rp 780,244) | Rp 458,661 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,276 (Rp 1,853,043) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (Rp 2,353,948) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 155% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 155% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (Rp 531,996,116) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Rp 32,676) | Rp 12,334 | + 165% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 761 (Rp 1,105,436) | Rp 199,904 | + 453% | |
Personal Care | + 176% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 176% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (Rp 94,275) | Rp 22,456 | + 320% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (Rp 155,254) | Rp 96,147 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 677 (Rp 982,931) | Rp 275,446 | + 257% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (Rp 74,404) | Rp 66,604 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (Rp 54,462) | Rp 26,592 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (Rp 78,291) | Rp 33,023 | + 137% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (Rp 56,824) | Rp 27,953 | + 103% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (Rp 37,846) | Rp 12,305 | + 208% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 556 (Rp 806,938) | Rp 84,361 | + 857% | |
Entertainment | + 109% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 511 (Rp 742,421) | Rp 261,890 | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (Rp 450,116) | Rp 104,570 | + 330% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (Rp 759,731) | Rp 496,791 | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 937 (Rp 1,360,579) | Rp 379,769 | + 258% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (Rp 239,461) | Rp 149,637 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (Rp 75,624) | Rp 38,584 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 108 (Rp 157,002) | Rp 50,891 | + 209% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (Rp 9,990,518) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (Rp 1,606) | Rp 2,388 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (Rp 783,522) | Rp 433,566 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 141 (Rp 204,807) | Rp 42,633 | + 380% | |
TOTAL | + 133% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1452.319
IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,182 prices entered by 214 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia
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