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Norway's Shocking Vegetable Prices: Lemons at ₹850/kg, Tomatoes at ₹680/kg.
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News18•01-10-2026, 15:34
Norway's Shocking Vegetable Prices: Lemons at ₹850/kg, Tomatoes at ₹680/kg.
- •Vegetable prices in Norway are astonishing, with lemons costing ₹850 per kg and tomatoes ₹680 per kg.
- •A viral video by an Indian man shows Norwegian supermarket vegetable prices converted to Indian rupees.
- •In India, lemons cost ₹90-₹110 per kg and tomatoes ₹60-₹80 per kg, significantly cheaper than in Norway.
- •The video sparked a social media debate on Norway's earnings versus Indian farmers' income.
- •Some attribute high prices in Norway to labor costs and import duties, while others advocate for fair prices for farmers.
Key Questions Answered
In the viral video shared by an Indian man in Norway, organic lemons cost about 850 rupees per kilo, red tomatoes are priced at approximately 680 rupees per kilo, and a single cucumber costs about 300 rupees.
Vegetables in Indian metro cities are significantly cheaper, with lemons costing around 90 to 110 rupees per kilo, tomatoes ranging from 60 to 80 rupees per kilo, and cucumbers priced between 20 and 30 rupees, making them roughly eight times cheaper than in Norway.
The viral video triggered discussions on social media regarding whether high prices in Norway correspond proportionally to earnings, why Indian farmers struggle to get fair prices for their hard work despite production costs, and the overall vegetable supply chain.
