- Cost of Living
- United States
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (kr 112) | kr 213 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (kr 61) | kr 107 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (kr 37) | kr 71 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (kr 7) | kr 18 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (kr 26) | kr 48 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (kr 33) | kr 33 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr 51) | kr 60 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (kr 27) | kr 27 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (kr 13) | kr 19 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (kr 24) | kr 31 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr 118) | kr 159 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (kr 16) | kr 38 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in United States is 14% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,025 (kr 16,390) | kr 20,343 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (kr 12,609) | kr 14,635 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (kr 1,410) | kr 2,135 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (kr 12,707) | kr 13,336 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (kr 8,955) | kr 10,514 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (kr 976) | kr 1,308 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr 388) | kr 321 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (kr 2,798) | kr 3,863 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (kr 985) | kr 979 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr 90) | kr 141 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (kr 182) | kr 244 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (kr 382) | kr 1,025 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (kr 361) | kr 419 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (kr 692) | kr 1,112 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (kr 957) | kr 1,467 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 24% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,033 (kr 178,300) | kr 336,631 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (kr 5.84) | kr 15 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (kr 700) | kr 719 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 10% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr 58) | kr 59 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (kr 146) | kr 231 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (kr 896) | kr 305 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr 54) | kr 35 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (kr 29) | kr 43 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (kr 41) | kr 50 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (kr 27) | kr 26 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (kr 15) | kr 24 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr 164) | kr 321 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (kr 358) | kr 492 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr 201) | kr 255 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (kr 1,353) | kr 903 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (kr 636) | kr 891 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr 93) | kr 131 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (kr 39) | kr 45 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (kr 46) | kr 84 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (kr 3,474) | kr 4,870 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (kr 2.29) | kr 1.80 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (kr 426) | kr 522 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr 65) | kr 118 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.092
NOK
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,097 prices entered by 14,810 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 23% cheaper than in Norway
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