Cost of living in Norway compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 198 ($20) | $17 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 ($13) | $9 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 73 ($7) | $5.06 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 ($2.10) | $0.99 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 ($5.24) | $3.33 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 ($3.61) | $4.44 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 62 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 ($3.06) | $3.92 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 19 ($1.91) | $1.94 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 ($3.14) | $3.35 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 170 ($17) | $16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 40 ($4.04) | $2.26 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 ($2.43) | $2.45 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 19,401 ($1,979) | $2,515 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 14,311 ($1,460) | $1,957 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 4,256 ($434) | $205 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,083 ($1,233) | $1,777 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 8,620 ($879) | $1,349 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 ($116) | $139 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 390 ($40) | $57 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,647 ($474) | $303 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 ($275) | $134 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 95 ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 ($51) | $26 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,041 ($106) | $51 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 567 ($58) | $46 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,287 ($131) | $92 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,496 ($153) | $120 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 375,275 ($38,288) | $25,233 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 21 ($2.13) | $1.06 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 796 ($81) | $77 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 ($7) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 ($12) | $19 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 567 ($58) | $125 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 ($5.18) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 ($4.22) | $4.17 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 ($4.23) | $5.50 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 ($2.70) | $4.18 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 ($2.39) | $2.05 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 496 ($51) | $25 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 ($69) | $49 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 257 ($26) | $27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 ($142) | $192 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,431 ($146) | $83 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 ($17) | $13 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 50 ($5.14) | $5.17 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 95 ($10) | $6 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,902 ($602) | $499 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.34 ($0.14) | $0.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 487 ($50) | $52 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 135 ($14) | $9 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 6% more expensive than in United States
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