Cost of living comparison between Oslo (Norway) and Miami (United States)
| Food | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 92% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | kr 202 ($34) | $12.41 | 171% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 86 ($14.25) | $6.32 | 125% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | kr 57 ($9.50) | $5.11 | 86% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 14.81 ($2.47) | $2.70 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 36 ($6.06) | $2.46 | 147% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 22 ($3.66) | $4.05 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 59 ($9.81) | $5.34 | 84% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 17.88 ($2.98) | $3.88 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 ($3.52) | $3.91 | 10% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | kr 26 ($4.27) | $1.90 | 125% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 140 ($23) | $16.08 | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 27 ($4.44) | $1.84 | 141% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 ($3.96) | $2.10 | 89% |
| Housing | 70% | ||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 70% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | kr 16,474 ($2,742) | $1,574 | 74% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,233 ($205) | $176 | 16% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | kr 304 ($51) | $44 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 5,000 ($832) | $639 | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | kr 1,500 ($250) | $117 | 113% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 60 ($9.92) | $10.00 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 254 ($42) | $15.59 | 171% |
| Clothes | 73% | ||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 73% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | kr 885 ($147) | $42 | 252% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | kr 357 ($59) | $46 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | kr 790 ($131) | $67 | 96% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | kr 784 ($131) | $76 | 73% |
| Transportation | 73% | ||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 73% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 283,647 ($47,210) | $21,569 | 119% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 13.82 ($2.30) | $1.06 | 118% |
| monthly ticket public transport | kr 589 ($98) | $66 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | kr 188 ($31) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 98% | ||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 98% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | kr 101 ($16.77) | $7.69 | 118% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 39 ($6.55) | $5.70 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 45 ($7.51) | $3.33 | 126% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 ($6.49) | $5.09 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 ($3.76) | $3.09 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 ($3.83) | $2.82 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 371 ($62) | $16.39 | 277% |
| Entertainment | 55% | ||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 55% more expensive than in Miami (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 429 ($71) | $43 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 198 ($33) | $21 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 622 ($103) | $94 | 10% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | kr 947 ($158) | $81 | 94% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 98 ($16.34) | $11.28 | 45% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | kr 42 ($6.99) | $4.23 | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | kr 62 ($10.24) | $4.78 | 114% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | kr 1,283 ($214) | $168 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.95 ($0.16) | $0.37 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | kr 568 ($95) | $51 | 87% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | kr 84 ($13.95) | $6.41 | 118% |
| TOTAL | 75% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,921 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 75% more expensive than in Miami (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,190
(kr 25,177)
in Oslo
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$2,400
in Miami.