Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in United States is 7% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
United States | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (kr 209) | kr 212 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (kr 115) | kr 128 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (kr 61) | kr 77 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (kr 48) | kr 51 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (kr 48) | kr 49 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr 77) | kr 63 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (kr 47) | kr 32 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (kr 24) | kr 22 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (kr 32) | kr 34 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr 168) | kr 171 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (kr 31) | kr 35 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (kr 30) | kr 32 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in United States is 30% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
United States | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (kr 31,936) | kr 22,612 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (kr 24,487) | kr 17,353 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (kr 2,362) | kr 2,587 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (kr 21,802) | kr 15,157 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (kr 16,609) | kr 11,766 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (kr 1,577) | kr 2,594 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (kr 681) | kr 471 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (kr 3,114) | kr 4,608 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (kr 1,543) | kr 1,871 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (kr 152) | kr 92 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (kr 317) | kr 295 | + 7% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in United States is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
United States | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (kr 607) | kr 951 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (kr 555) | kr 479 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (kr 1,033) | kr 1,081 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (kr 1,391) | kr 1,425 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in United States is 16% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
United States | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (kr 301,861) | kr 431,151 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (kr 10) | kr 22 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (kr 784) | kr 807 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 47% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
United States | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (kr 101) | kr 100 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (kr 225) | kr 121 | + 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (kr 1,480) | kr 484 | + 206% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (kr 99) | kr 51 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (kr 53) | kr 43 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr 70) | kr 57 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (kr 52) | kr 38 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (kr 25) | kr 28 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (kr 312) | kr 450 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 16% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
United States | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (kr 608) | kr 785 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (kr 316) | kr 318 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (kr 2,195) | kr 584 | + 276% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (kr 1,052) | kr 1,043 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (kr 155) | kr 165 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (kr 59) | kr 48 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr 77) | kr 105 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (kr 5,377) | kr 5,485 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (kr 3.91) | kr 0.96 | + 307% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (kr 703) | kr 499 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr 108) | kr 154 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,230 prices entered by 2,478 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 8% more expensive than in Norway
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