- 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 116) | kr 220 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (kr 63) | kr 114 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (kr 38) | kr 73 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (kr 7) | kr 19 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (kr 26) | kr 50 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (kr 33) | kr 32 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr 52) | kr 63 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (kr 28) | kr 28 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (kr 13) | kr 21 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (kr 27) | kr 31 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (kr 121) | kr 166 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (kr 16) | kr 38 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (kr 18) | kr 22 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in United States is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (kr 16,800) | kr 20,550 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (kr 12,892) | kr 14,718 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (kr 1,465) | kr 2,890 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (kr 12,979) | kr 13,598 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,115 (kr 9,208) | kr 10,689 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (kr 1,013) | kr 1,133 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (kr 395) | kr 314 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (kr 2,763) | kr 3,579 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (kr 986) | kr 890 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (kr 90) | kr 158 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (kr 187) | kr 275 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (kr 391) | kr 1,027 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (kr 369) | kr 432 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (kr 703) | kr 1,115 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (kr 947) | kr 1,507 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 23% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,285 (kr 183,978) | kr 333,057 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (kr 6) | kr 15 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (kr 702) | kr 732 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 11% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (kr 59) | kr 73 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (kr 156) | kr 181 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (kr 943) | kr 443 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (kr 56) | kr 45 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (kr 29) | kr 39 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (kr 42) | kr 44 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (kr 28) | kr 24 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (kr 15) | kr 28 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (kr 170) | kr 363 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 19% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (kr 367) | kr 504 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (kr 205) | kr 254 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (kr 1,411) | kr 974 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (kr 650) | kr 889 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (kr 94) | kr 135 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (kr 40) | kr 48 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (kr 48) | kr 87 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (kr 3,542) | kr 4,395 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (kr 2.66) | kr 2.23 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (kr 438) | kr 498 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (kr 65) | kr 121 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.256
NOK
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,248 prices entered by 14,180 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 22% cheaper than in Norway
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