Cost of living in Norway compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 127% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 218 (RM91) | RM24 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 135 (RM56) | RM19 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (RM35) | RM10 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (RM10) | RM8 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (RM24) | RM13 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (RM20) | RM7 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 100 (RM42) | RM25 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 37 (RM15) | RM13 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 30 (RM13) | RM5.59 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 40 (RM17) | RM13 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 211 (RM88) | RM81 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (RM15) | RM5.78 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 33 (RM14) | RM4.49 | + 209% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 172% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,560 (RM9,021) | RM3,620 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,025 (RM7,123) | RM2,309 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,398 (RM1,003) | RM332 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,976 (RM5,847) | RM2,175 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,269 (RM5,133) | RM1,382 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,842 (RM1,189) | RM163 | + 629% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 314 (RM132) | RM105 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,011 (RM2,933) | RM1,432 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,963 (RM821) | RM418 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 118 (RM49) | RM27 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 433 (RM181) | RM37 | + 386% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 70% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,137 (RM476) | RM243 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 476 (RM199) | RM150 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,351 (RM565) | RM338 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,842 (RM771) | RM319 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 169% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 366,308 (RM153,264) | RM153,476 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (RM9) | RM2.34 | + 303% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 761 (RM318) | RM51 | + 524% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 86% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (RM27) | RM16 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (RM45) | RM34 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 677 (RM283) | RM92 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (RM21) | RM26 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (RM16) | RM14 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (RM23) | RM15 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (RM16) | RM8 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (RM11) | RM14 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 556 (RM232) | RM35 | + 567% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 67% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 511 (RM214) | RM113 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (RM130) | RM38 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (RM219) | RM360 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 937 (RM392) | RM194 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (RM69) | RM38 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (RM22) | RM14 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 108 (RM45) | RM23 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (RM2,878) | RM2,135 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (RM0.46) | RM0.50 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 539 (RM226) | RM199 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 140 (RM58) | RM18 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,177 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 124% more expensive than in Malaysia
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