Cost of living in Norway compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 158% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 209 (RM94) | RM14 | + 564% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 119 (RM54) | RM17 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 71 (RM32) | RM8 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (RM9) | RM7 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 (RM23) | RM11 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (RM16) | RM7 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (RM26) | RM22 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (RM13) | RM11 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (RM9) | RM4.90 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 (RM14) | RM13 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 173 (RM78) | RM74 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 34 (RM16) | RM4.59 | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 26 (RM12) | RM3.49 | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 182% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,110 (RM10,014) | RM2,912 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,278 (RM7,826) | RM2,140 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,191 (RM1,445) | RM283 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,265 (RM6,008) | RM1,908 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,528 (RM4,768) | RM1,210 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (RM517) | RM872 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 445 (RM202) | RM113 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (RM2,048) | RM2,827 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (RM1,219) | RM537 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (RM43) | RM28 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (RM225) | RM40 | + 455% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 88% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (RM437) | RM200 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (RM214) | RM122 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (RM452) | RM296 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (RM550) | RM246 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 116% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 361,930 (RM163,925) | RM162,896 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (RM10) | RM2.45 | + 304% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 806 (RM365) | RM86 | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (RM30) | RM9 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (RM52) | RM16 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (RM214) | RM149 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (RM20) | RM44 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (RM18) | RM11 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (RM17) | RM15 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (RM12) | RM20 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (RM11) | RM7 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 450 (RM204) | RM34 | + 501% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 80% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Norway | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (RM305) | RM201 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (RM129) | RM38 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (RM629) | RM271 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,044 (RM473) | RM97 | + 386% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (RM76) | RM160 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (RM21) | RM12 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (RM41) | RM15 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (RM2,695) | RM2,145 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.32 (RM0.60) | RM0.24 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (RM210) | RM153 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 140 (RM63) | RM17 | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 979 prices entered by 165 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 125% more expensive than in Malaysia
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