- Cost of Living
- United States
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr 118) | kr 222 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr 64) | kr 110 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (kr 39) | kr 72 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (kr 8) | kr 18 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (kr 27) | kr 50 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (kr 34) | kr 34 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr 53) | kr 61 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (kr 29) | kr 27 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (kr 14) | kr 19 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (kr 26) | kr 31 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr 125) | kr 166 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (kr 16) | kr 37 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (kr 18) | kr 22 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in United States is 11% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (kr 17,202) | kr 20,496 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (kr 13,315) | kr 14,536 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (kr 1,503) | kr 2,081 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (kr 13,401) | kr 13,327 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,117 (kr 9,475) | kr 10,869 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (kr 1,048) | kr 1,266 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr 409) | kr 335 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (kr 2,862) | kr 3,611 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (kr 1,016) | kr 853 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr 94) | kr 150 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (kr 193) | kr 268 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (kr 404) | kr 1,034 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (kr 378) | kr 438 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (kr 724) | kr 1,106 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (kr 980) | kr 1,521 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,025 (kr 186,778) | kr 342,002 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (kr 6) | kr 15 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (kr 722) | kr 731 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 13% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr 60) | kr 56 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (kr 157) | kr 212 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (kr 948) | kr 460 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr 58) | kr 41 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (kr 30) | kr 40 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (kr 43) | kr 42 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (kr 29) | kr 23 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (kr 16) | kr 27 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (kr 176) | kr 354 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (kr 375) | kr 498 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr 211) | kr 254 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (kr 1,412) | kr 910 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (kr 673) | kr 905 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr 97) | kr 132 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (kr 41) | kr 48 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (kr 49) | kr 87 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (kr 3,640) | kr 4,463 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (kr 2.72) | kr 2.23 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (kr 453) | kr 502 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr 67) | kr 120 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.480
NOK
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,601 prices entered by 14,724 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 20% cheaper than in Norway
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