- Cost of Living
- United States
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr 109) | kr 210 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr 59) | kr 107 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (kr 36) | kr 73 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (kr 7) | kr 18 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (kr 25) | kr 50 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (kr 32) | kr 34 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr 49) | kr 59 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (kr 27) | kr 26 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (kr 13) | kr 19 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (kr 22) | kr 31 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr 115) | kr 165 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (kr 15) | kr 37 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (kr 17) | kr 24 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in United States is 19% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (kr 16,072) | kr 20,109 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,584 (kr 12,456) | kr 14,623 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (kr 1,352) | kr 1,930 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (kr 12,475) | kr 13,066 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,111 (kr 8,734) | kr 12,070 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (kr 922) | kr 2,111 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr 376) | kr 318 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (kr 2,754) | kr 4,440 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (kr 946) | kr 1,441 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr 88) | kr 134 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (kr 176) | kr 246 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (kr 370) | kr 1,025 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (kr 356) | kr 407 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (kr 669) | kr 1,103 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (kr 932) | kr 1,592 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,124 (kr 173,937) | kr 323,365 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (kr 5.53) | kr 15 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (kr 675) | kr 711 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 9% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr 58) | kr 49 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (kr 144) | kr 242 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (kr 861) | kr 289 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr 52) | kr 35 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (kr 28) | kr 46 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (kr 39) | kr 51 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (kr 26) | kr 26 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (kr 14) | kr 26 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (kr 161) | kr 315 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (kr 347) | kr 457 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr 194) | kr 255 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (kr 1,323) | kr 1,007 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (kr 617) | kr 868 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr 90) | kr 129 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (kr 38) | kr 44 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (kr 45) | kr 84 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (kr 3,375) | kr 4,924 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (kr 4.48) | kr 1.76 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (kr 417) | kr 525 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr 63) | kr 117 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.862
NOK
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,286 prices entered by 14,607 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 24% cheaper than in Norway
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% cheaper than in Norway
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Norway
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Norway
- Cost of living in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in Norway
- Cost of living in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Norway
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Norway
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Norway
- Cost of living in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Norway