Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 9% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (kr 213) | kr 227 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (kr 122) | kr 136 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.41 (kr 58) | kr 82 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (kr 11) | kr 25 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.44 (kr 48) | kr 58 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (kr 48) | kr 49 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr 73) | kr 83 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.02 (kr 43) | kr 32 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (kr 23) | kr 22 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.75 (kr 40) | kr 35 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr 185) | kr 186 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (kr 30) | kr 34 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (kr 28) | kr 31 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in United States is 20% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,828 (kr 30,302) | kr 22,326 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,119 (kr 22,707) | kr 18,504 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (kr 2,359) | kr 2,720 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,984 (kr 21,254) | kr 16,458 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,498 (kr 16,044) | kr 12,877 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $162 (kr 1,731) | kr 2,363 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (kr 652) | kr 466 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $265 (kr 2,837) | kr 7,561 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (kr 1,491) | kr 1,915 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (kr 152) | kr 93 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (kr 348) | kr 376 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (kr 606) | kr 1,043 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (kr 587) | kr 489 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (kr 1,081) | kr 1,192 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (kr 1,461) | kr 1,621 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 11% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,248 (kr 313,355) | kr 396,153 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (kr 10) | kr 23 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (kr 822) | kr 788 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 68% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr 97) | kr 65 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (kr 257) | kr 107 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $170 (kr 1,817) | kr 512 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (kr 92) | kr 53 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (kr 53) | kr 38 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (kr 65) | kr 54 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (kr 53) | kr 39 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (kr 25) | kr 26 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (kr 315) | kr 519 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 41% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (kr 632) | kr 543 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (kr 314) | kr 306 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (kr 2,401) | kr 523 | + 359% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (kr 1,086) | kr 986 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr 155) | kr 161 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.79 (kr 62) | kr 52 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr 76) | kr 103 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $512 (kr 5,484) | kr 5,946 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (kr 5.93) | kr 1.11 | + 436% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (kr 675) | kr 524 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr 110) | kr 148 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,507 prices entered by 2,255 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 10% more expensive than in Norway
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