Cost of living in Norway compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 228 (Rp 324,638) | Rp 64,632 | + 402% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (Rp 186,617) | Rp 60,696 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (Rp 98,881) | Rp 27,585 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (Rp 31,230) | Rp 21,684 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (Rp 81,941) | Rp 29,420 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 43 (Rp 61,176) | Rp 18,202 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (Rp 85,960) | Rp 65,816 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (Rp 43,470) | Rp 44,338 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (Rp 30,303) | Rp 23,243 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (Rp 47,260) | Rp 37,779 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (Rp 251,393) | Rp 376,939 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (Rp 55,273) | Rp 21,944 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (Rp 42,656) | Rp 20,736 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 99% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,158 (Rp 31,553,162) | Rp 20,953,000 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,772 (Rp 23,883,453) | Rp 11,167,100 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,278 (Rp 3,243,646) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,584 (Rp 19,343,513) | Rp 9,923,360 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,413 (Rp 16,251,194) | Rp 5,211,980 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,230 (Rp 1,750,786) | Rp 555,271 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 465 (Rp 662,815) | Rp 361,046 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (Rp 6,897,227) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,332 (Rp 3,321,182) | Rp 1,797,940 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (Rp 166,241) | Rp 58,625 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 249 (Rp 354,534) | Rp 87,033 | + 307% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 875 (Rp 1,246,054) | Rp 862,192 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 450 (Rp 640,557) | Rp 470,714 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,038 (Rp 1,478,506) | Rp 1,197,150 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,104 (Rp 1,572,290) | Rp 1,408,570 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 150% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 395,190 (Rp 562,743,430) | Rp 527,419,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Rp 31,200) | Rp 11,228 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 832 (Rp 1,184,635) | Rp 158,658 | + 647% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 165% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 101 (Rp 143,563) | Rp 22,717 | + 532% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (Rp 263,437) | Rp 48,531 | + 443% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 584 (Rp 831,363) | Rp 355,517 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (Rp 80,340) | Rp 115,732 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 46 (Rp 66,073) | Rp 23,036 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (Rp 80,980) | Rp 32,995 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (Rp 46,380) | Rp 49,135 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (Rp 44,863) | Rp 17,984 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 453 (Rp 645,381) | Rp 87,591 | + 637% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Norway | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 933 (Rp 1,328,118) | Rp 194,090 | + 584% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 319 (Rp 454,183) | Rp 119,744 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,411 (Rp 2,009,651) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,073 (Rp 1,527,790) | Rp 487,508 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 159 (Rp 226,221) | Rp 119,009 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Rp 66,876) | Rp 38,686 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 102 (Rp 145,706) | Rp 44,445 | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,690 (Rp 8,102,044) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (Rp 1,495) | Rp 2,007 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 457 (Rp 650,142) | Rp 596,222 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (Rp 210,154) | Rp 36,260 | + 480% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1423.982
IDR
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,195 prices entered by 180 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia
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