- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 51% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 214 ($25) | $14 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 113 ($13) | $8 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 ($8) | $4.52 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 ($2.20) | $0.89 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 ($5.86) | $3.19 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 31 ($3.61) | $3.98 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 ($8) | $6 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 ($3.22) | $3.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 ($2.56) | $1.61 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 ($3.67) | $3.62 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 169 ($20) | $15 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 ($4.51) | $1.92 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 24 ($2.79) | $2.13 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,632 ($2,417) | $2,044 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,640 ($1,715) | $1,575 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,743 ($321) | $176 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,359 ($1,565) | $1,586 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,328 ($1,210) | $1,129 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,371 ($161) | $119 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 309 ($36) | $48 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,744 ($439) | $329 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,054 ($123) | $120 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 107 ($13) | $11 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 267 ($31) | $23 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 985 ($115) | $47 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 399 ($47) | $45 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 ($126) | $86 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,481 ($173) | $115 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 315,986 ($37,012) | $22,381 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 ($1.82) | $0.78 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 742 ($87) | $85 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 73 ($9) | $7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 110 ($13) | $19 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 404 ($47) | $111 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 38 ($4.49) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 ($4.50) | $3.48 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 43 ($5.03) | $5.13 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 28 ($3.25) | $3.47 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 ($3.20) | $1.87 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 337 ($40) | $21 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 501 ($59) | $45 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 266 ($31) | $25 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 872 ($102) | $174 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 848 ($99) | $79 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 138 ($16) | $12 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 49 ($5.68) | $4.90 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 ($10) | $5.95 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,375 ($512) | $422 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.39 ($0.28) | $0.36 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 473 ($55) | $53 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 123 ($14) | $8 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 23% more expensive than in United States
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