Cost of living in Norway compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 221% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 221% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 (₨1,707) | ₨422 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 129 (₨1,004) | ₨345 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 80 (₨620) | ₨173 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (₨182) | ₨61 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 (₨386) | ₨89 | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 51 (₨400) | ₨50 | + 709% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (₨515) | ₨246 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 (₨257) | ₨181 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (₨178) | ₨32 | + 458% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (₨277) | ₨159 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 175 (₨1,365) | ₨929 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (₨271) | ₨99 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (₨249) | ₨41 | + 504% | |
| Housing | + 319% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 319% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,074 (₨179,900) | ₨42,771 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,660 (₨137,690) | ₨25,260 | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,527 (₨19,702) | ₨5,004 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,406 (₨120,120) | ₨25,906 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,733 (₨91,481) | ₨15,034 | + 508% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,258 (₨9,806) | ₨4,598 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 471 (₨3,674) | ₨594 | + 519% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 6,735 (₨52,513) | ₨28,747 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,327 (₨10,350) | ₨10,180 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 (₨855) | ₨456 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 336 (₨2,622) | ₨725 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 966 (₨7,535) | ₨2,388 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 469 (₨3,653) | ₨2,984 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,087 (₨8,478) | ₨4,221 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,442 (₨11,245) | ₨2,972 | + 278% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 427,553 (₨3,333,537) | ₨1,904,470 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (₨172) | ₨102 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 799 (₨6,231) | ₨1,166 | + 434% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 91 (₨710) | ₨152 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (₨833) | ₨286 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 (₨4,239) | ₨956 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 53 (₨409) | ₨356 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (₨288) | ₨204 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (₨448) | ₨304 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 35 (₨276) | ₨172 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (₨212) | ₨86 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 481 (₨3,748) | ₨295 | + 1169% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Norway | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 785 (₨6,117) | ₨1,620 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 321 (₨2,499) | ₨711 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 584 (₨4,550) | ₨1,797 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,043 (₨8,128) | ₨2,267 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 160 (₨1,249) | ₨771 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 (₨384) | ₨205 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 105 (₨821) | ₨200 | + 310% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,704 (₨44,472) | ₨45,981 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (₨9) | ₨3.34 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 499 (₨3,887) | ₨1,773 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (₨1,181) | ₨289 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 205% more expensive than in India
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