Cost of living in Norway compared to Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 175% | |||
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Food in Norway is 175% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 (RM101) | RM22 | + 365% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (RM60) | RM16 | + 271% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 (RM35) | RM8 | + 321% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (RM10) | RM6 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 51 (RM24) | RM7 | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 38 (RM18) | RM4.75 | + 281% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 68 (RM32) | RM29 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (RM16) | RM9 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (RM11) | RM3.60 | + 209% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (RM16) | RM11 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (RM78) | RM91 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (RM19) | RM3.74 | + 402% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 18 (RM9) | RM3.76 | + 134% | |
Housing | + 167% | |||
Housing in Norway is 167% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,500 (RM8,345) | RM3,309 | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,742 (RM6,553) | RM1,777 | + 269% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,657 (RM790) | RM293 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,046 (RM6,221) | RM2,240 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,969 (RM4,754) | RM1,378 | + 245% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 799 (RM381) | RM218 | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 365 (RM174) | RM94 | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 3,788 (RM1,806) | RM1,546 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,609 (RM767) | RM486 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (RM52) | RM21 | + 154% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 292 (RM139) | RM30 | + 367% | |
Clothes | + 84% | |||
Clothes in Norway is 84% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 845 (RM403) | RM241 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 (RM280) | RM154 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 (RM418) | RM266 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,733 (RM826) | RM308 | + 168% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Norway is 112% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,339 (RM154,668) | RM156,239 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (RM7) | RM2.04 | + 262% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 772 (RM368) | RM91 | + 303% | |
Personal Care | + 162% | |||
Personal Care in Norway is 162% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 (RM50) | RM15 | + 243% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 (RM73) | RM16 | + 359% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 437 (RM209) | RM70 | + 197% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 (RM26) | RM21 | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 (RM24) | RM13 | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 (RM38) | RM16 | + 145% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 (RM11) | RM5.12 | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (RM11) | RM9 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 (RM218) | RM40 | + 451% | |
Entertainment | + 109% | |||
Entertainment in Norway is 109% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 (RM305) | RM82 | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 (RM139) | RM36 | + 287% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 (RM725) | RM258 | + 181% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 (RM416) | RM196 | + 112% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 (RM71) | RM29 | + 143% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (RM22) | RM15 | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 94 (RM45) | RM20 | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,995 (RM2,382) | RM1,920 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.42 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 508 (RM242) | RM156 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 (RM65) | RM17 | + 277% | |
TOTAL | + 140% |
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,409 prices entered by 205 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 140% more expensive than in Malaysia
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