Cost of living in Norway compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 120% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 (₨894) | ₨269 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 (₨520) | ₨350 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (₨286) | ₨172 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (₨91) | ₨35 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (₨239) | ₨99 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 (₨170) | ₨87 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (₨242) | ₨160 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 (₨124) | ₨95 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (₨85) | ₨56 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (₨135) | ₨70 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 (₨690) | ₨472 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 (₨173) | ₨76 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 (₨130) | ₨10 | + 1205% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 104% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 (₨91,054) | ₨50,890 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 (₨68,520) | ₨23,651 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 (₨9,969) | ₨2,840 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 (₨55,025) | ₨27,201 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 (₨44,623) | ₨13,679 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 (₨6,194) | ₨2,000 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 (₨1,823) | ₨884 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (₨20,132) | ₨27,685 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 (₨14,062) | ₨7,679 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 (₨409) | ₨250 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 (₨1,718) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 20% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 (₨3,487) | ₨2,280 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 (₨1,751) | ₨3,120 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 (₨4,208) | ₨4,041 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 (₨4,555) | ₨3,000 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 67% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 (₨1,667,764) | ₨1,376,100 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₨91) | ₨74 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 (₨3,485) | ₨1,500 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 57% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 (₨444) | ₨125 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (₨769) | ₨400 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (₨2,260) | ₨800 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (₨235) | ₨150 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (₨175) | ₨156 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 (₨228) | ₨300 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (₨110) | ₨125 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 (₨130) | ₨75 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 (₨1,747) | ₨600 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 138% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Norway | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 (₨3,887) | ₨1,000 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 (₨1,299) | ₨544 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 (₨6,839) | ₨1,000 | + 584% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 (₨4,415) | ₨1,400 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 (₨697) | ₨300 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 (₨192) | ₨125 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 (₨415) | ₨175 | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 (₨21,968) | ₨25,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (₨4.36) | ₨1.00 | + 336% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 (₨1,797) | ₨1,300 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 (₨602) | ₨242 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.156
MUR
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 662 prices entered by 95 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 86% more expensive than in Mauritius
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