Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (kr 167) | kr 198 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (kr 87) | kr 126 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (kr 49) | kr 71 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (kr 9) | kr 21 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.31 (kr 31) | kr 48 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (kr 42) | kr 35 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr 65) | kr 62 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (kr 37) | kr 31 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (kr 18) | kr 20 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.45 (kr 33) | kr 29 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr 149) | kr 175 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.27 (kr 22) | kr 37 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (kr 24) | kr 24 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in United States is 15% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,536 (kr 24,107) | kr 20,123 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,974 (kr 18,758) | kr 14,311 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (kr 1,913) | kr 2,531 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,787 (kr 16,989) | kr 12,032 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,354 (kr 12,869) | kr 8,620 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (kr 1,298) | kr 1,141 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (kr 532) | kr 390 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (kr 2,821) | kr 4,523 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (kr 1,236) | kr 2,693 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr 115) | kr 94 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (kr 265) | kr 496 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (kr 486) | kr 1,041 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (kr 436) | kr 542 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (kr 875) | kr 1,259 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (kr 1,130) | kr 1,496 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,578 (kr 243,117) | kr 375,275 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (kr 10) | kr 21 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (kr 745) | kr 801 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 37% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr 70) | kr 66 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (kr 176) | kr 116 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (kr 1,156) | kr 393 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (kr 70) | kr 45 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (kr 41) | kr 42 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.65 (kr 54) | kr 41 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.24 (kr 40) | kr 26 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (kr 20) | kr 25 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (kr 243) | kr 496 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 23% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (kr 465) | kr 673 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (kr 254) | kr 257 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (kr 1,868) | kr 1,389 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (kr 790) | kr 1,431 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (kr 123) | kr 167 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 (kr 50) | kr 50 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (kr 60) | kr 95 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $483 (kr 4,592) | kr 5,902 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (kr 1.65) | kr 1.34 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (kr 510) | kr 523 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (kr 87) | kr 135 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,712 prices entered by 2,664 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 6% cheaper than in Norway
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