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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 64% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 214 ($24) | $14 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 122 ($14) | $8 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 63 ($7) | $4.00 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 ($2.13) | $1.03 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 ($5.48) | $3.18 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 ($3.98) | $4.28 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 70 ($8) | $6 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 ($3.45) | $3.43 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 27 ($3.01) | $1.33 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 ($3.52) | $2.55 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 200 ($22) | $15 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 40 ($4.44) | $1.85 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 ($3.33) | $1.55 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 19% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 24,007 ($2,658) | $2,414 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 19,068 ($2,111) | $1,904 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,957 ($217) | $133 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 17,948 ($1,987) | $1,578 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 12,806 ($1,418) | $1,153 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,268 ($140) | $76 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 307 ($34) | $44 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,823 ($423) | $303 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,088 ($121) | $92 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 135 ($15) | $12 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 305 ($34) | $25 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 39% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 984 ($109) | $44 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 390 ($43) | $41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,121 ($124) | $87 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,702 ($188) | $107 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 31% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 328,936 ($36,420) | $21,415 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 17 ($1.85) | $1.00 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 755 ($84) | $75 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 201 ($22) | $19 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 5% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 48 ($5.30) | $7 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 104 ($12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 489 ($54) | $76 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 ($4.22) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 ($4.13) | $3.34 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 ($5.21) | $5.36 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 25 ($2.72) | $3.73 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 ($3.03) | $1.57 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 337 ($37) | $19 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 28% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 566 ($63) | $46 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 270 ($30) | $26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,063 ($118) | $146 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 950 ($105) | $78 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 139 ($15) | $11 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 ($5.23) | $4.66 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 ($10) | $5.51 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,420 ($489) | $431 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.34 ($0.15) | $1.47 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 458 ($51) | $43 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 131 ($14) | $9 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 798 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 18% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, you would need at least $8,969 (kr 81,007) in Oslo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $7,600 in Long Beach, California.
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