- Cost of Living
- United States
- Norway
- Comparison
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 122) | kr 215 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr 66) | kr 113 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (kr 39) | kr 69 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (kr 8) | kr 19 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (kr 28) | kr 49 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (kr 35) | kr 30 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr 55) | kr 64 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (kr 29) | kr 28 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (kr 14) | kr 21 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (kr 30) | kr 31 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr 129) | kr 167 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (kr 17) | kr 39 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (kr 18) | kr 23 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in United States is 9% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (kr 17,771) | kr 20,403 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (kr 13,729) | kr 14,640 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (kr 1,540) | kr 2,743 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (kr 13,787) | kr 13,359 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,131 (kr 9,827) | kr 10,397 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (kr 1,052) | kr 1,371 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr 416) | kr 309 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (kr 2,901) | kr 3,744 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (kr 1,034) | kr 1,054 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr 94) | kr 110 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (kr 195) | kr 267 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 26% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (kr 410) | kr 993 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (kr 389) | kr 399 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (kr 741) | kr 1,053 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (kr 993) | kr 1,480 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 18% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,326 (kr 193,957) | kr 315,986 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (kr 7) | kr 16 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (kr 740) | kr 738 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 16% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr 61) | kr 77 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (kr 160) | kr 110 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (kr 963) | kr 414 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr 59) | kr 43 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (kr 30) | kr 39 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (kr 45) | kr 43 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (kr 30) | kr 29 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (kr 16) | kr 28 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (kr 178) | kr 342 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 14% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (kr 390) | kr 513 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr 216) | kr 266 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (kr 1,503) | kr 872 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (kr 687) | kr 865 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (kr 100) | kr 138 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (kr 42) | kr 48 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (kr 51) | kr 86 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (kr 3,702) | kr 4,358 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (kr 2.93) | kr 2.39 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (kr 466) | kr 482 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr 69) | kr 123 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.687
NOK
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,549 prices entered by 13,436 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 17% cheaper than in Norway
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