Cost of living in Norway compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 146% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 (RM87) | RM19 | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 115 (RM48) | RM15 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 (RM28) | RM8 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (RM8) | RM6 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (RM21) | RM8 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 (RM15) | RM4.30 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 69 (RM29) | RM22 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (RM13) | RM10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (RM9) | RM4.48 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (RM13) | RM11 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 184 (RM76) | RM82 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (RM15) | RM4.15 | + 271% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 (RM10) | RM3.52 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 187% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,905 (RM9,084) | RM3,306 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,253 (RM7,155) | RM1,776 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,150 (RM892) | RM228 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,494 (RM5,596) | RM1,952 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,072 (RM4,592) | RM1,184 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,454 (RM603) | RM165 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 282 (RM117) | RM101 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,425 (RM1,835) | RM1,350 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,349 (RM559) | RM522 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (RM49) | RM20 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 335 (RM139) | RM27 | + 414% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 21% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 931 (RM386) | RM266 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 356 (RM148) | RM157 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 965 (RM400) | RM280 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,586 (RM658) | RM320 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 75% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 330,244 (RM136,959) | RM154,315 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 17 (RM7) | RM2.30 | + 199% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 758 (RM314) | RM106 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 97% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 (RM30) | RM14 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 (RM47) | RM23 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 672 (RM279) | RM61 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 33 (RM14) | RM24 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (RM16) | RM10 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (RM20) | RM16 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 30 (RM13) | RM9 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 30 (RM12) | RM8 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 408 (RM169) | RM36 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 73% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 537 (RM223) | RM89 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 269 (RM111) | RM35 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,702 (RM706) | RM201 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 949 (RM394) | RM191 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 130 (RM54) | RM34 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (RM19) | RM15 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 (RM37) | RM22 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,305 (RM1,785) | RM1,895 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 (RM0.61) | RM0.53 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 484 (RM201) | RM173 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 128 (RM53) | RM17 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,548 prices entered by 356 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 112% more expensive than in Malaysia
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