Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 6% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (kr 208) | kr 223 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (kr 110) | kr 134 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (kr 61) | kr 75 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.95 (kr 53) | kr 59 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (kr 50) | kr 44 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr 74) | kr 64 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (kr 48) | kr 31 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.36 (kr 25) | kr 23 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.26 (kr 35) | kr 34 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr 167) | kr 185 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.92 (kr 31) | kr 39 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (kr 30) | kr 31 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in United States is 39% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,965 (kr 31,661) | kr 22,335 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,266 (kr 24,197) | kr 16,794 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (kr 2,391) | kr 2,454 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,996 (kr 21,317) | kr 13,706 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,511 (kr 16,130) | kr 11,269 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (kr 1,604) | kr 1,192 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (kr 679) | kr 452 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (kr 3,136) | kr 4,844 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (kr 1,503) | kr 2,332 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (kr 149) | kr 117 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (kr 347) | kr 259 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (kr 599) | kr 919 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (kr 510) | kr 463 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (kr 1,019) | kr 1,067 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (kr 1,343) | kr 1,413 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 9% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,752 (kr 296,322) | kr 395,190 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (kr 884) | kr 827 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 43% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr 93) | kr 101 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (kr 252) | kr 185 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $151 (kr 1,617) | kr 544 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (kr 94) | kr 56 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (kr 52) | kr 46 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (kr 74) | kr 57 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.89 (kr 52) | kr 33 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (kr 24) | kr 32 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (kr 306) | kr 431 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 4% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (kr 601) | kr 933 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (kr 309) | kr 319 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $230 (kr 2,457) | kr 1,411 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (kr 975) | kr 1,085 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr 149) | kr 158 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (kr 58) | kr 47 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr 70) | kr 102 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $558 (kr 5,958) | kr 5,690 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (kr 2.11) | kr 1.05 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (kr 647) | kr 469 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr 111) | kr 149 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 8% more expensive than in Norway
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