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Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr 120) | kr 209 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr 66) | kr 109 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.49 (kr 38) | kr 67 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (kr 8) | kr 19 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (kr 27) | kr 50 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.94 (kr 34) | kr 32 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr 54) | kr 66 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (kr 29) | kr 28 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (kr 14) | kr 21 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.67 (kr 31) | kr 31 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr 127) | kr 170 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (kr 16) | kr 40 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (kr 19) | kr 23 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in United States is 13% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (kr 17,538) | kr 21,353 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,555 (kr 13,310) | kr 14,464 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (kr 1,521) | kr 2,747 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,528 (kr 13,077) | kr 13,447 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,099 (kr 9,411) | kr 10,660 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (kr 1,014) | kr 1,264 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr 410) | kr 318 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (kr 2,761) | kr 3,979 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (kr 1,018) | kr 1,125 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr 91) | kr 100 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (kr 190) | kr 273 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 26% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (kr 404) | kr 966 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (kr 379) | kr 401 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (kr 733) | kr 1,112 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (kr 972) | kr 1,443 | - 33% | |
| 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 | $22,270 (kr 190,631) | kr 328,076 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (kr 7) | kr 16 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (kr 729) | kr 749 | - 3% | |
| 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 74 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (kr 154) | kr 121 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (kr 951) | kr 398 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr 58) | kr 37 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (kr 29) | kr 39 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (kr 44) | kr 41 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (kr 30) | kr 28 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (kr 16) | kr 27 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr 175) | kr 365 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 17% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (kr 386) | kr 538 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr 213) | kr 267 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (kr 1,476) | kr 782 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (kr 670) | kr 909 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr 99) | kr 137 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (kr 42) | kr 52 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (kr 51) | kr 88 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (kr 3,606) | kr 4,258 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (kr 2.50) | kr 1.88 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (kr 446) | kr 431 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr 67) | kr 125 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
8.560
NOK
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 84,931 prices entered by 11,704 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 20% cheaper than in Norway
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