Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 36% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (kr 128) | kr 212 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (kr 70) | kr 126 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (kr 36) | kr 74 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (kr 8) | kr 21 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (kr 25) | kr 51 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (kr 35) | kr 38 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr 54) | kr 68 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (kr 28) | kr 33 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (kr 14) | kr 23 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (kr 28) | kr 33 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (kr 120) | kr 164 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (kr 17) | kr 39 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (kr 18) | kr 18 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in United States is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,209 (kr 18,811) | kr 17,995 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,549 (kr 13,192) | kr 13,742 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (kr 1,512) | kr 1,657 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,530 (kr 13,030) | kr 13,046 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (kr 9,492) | kr 9,969 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (kr 949) | kr 799 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (kr 427) | kr 365 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (kr 2,307) | kr 3,788 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (kr 1,089) | kr 1,609 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr 90) | kr 110 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (kr 184) | kr 292 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (kr 399) | kr 845 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (kr 371) | kr 588 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (kr 743) | kr 876 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (kr 930) | kr 1,733 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 29% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,548 (kr 200,486) | kr 324,339 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (kr 5.43) | kr 15 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (kr 634) | kr 770 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 10% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr 61) | kr 106 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (kr 140) | kr 154 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (kr 954) | kr 437 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (kr 56) | kr 55 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (kr 30) | kr 51 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (kr 42) | kr 80 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (kr 31) | kr 23 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (kr 15) | kr 23 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (kr 184) | kr 457 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 27% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (kr 391) | kr 640 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr 215) | kr 292 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (kr 1,751) | kr 1,520 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (kr 675) | kr 872 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr 105) | kr 149 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (kr 43) | kr 47 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (kr 50) | kr 93 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (kr 3,571) | kr 4,995 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (kr 4.35) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (kr 422) | kr 508 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr 70) | kr 137 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,805 prices entered by 4,286 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 22% cheaper than in Norway
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