Cost of living in Norway compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 215 ($19) | $19 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 125 ($11) | $10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 ($6) | $5.78 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 ($1.98) | $1.08 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 ($5.21) | $4.96 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 41 ($3.69) | $4.69 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 ($5.26) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 30 ($2.70) | $4.68 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 ($1.86) | $2.52 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 ($2.94) | $3.05 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 166 ($15) | $16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 42 ($3.76) | $2.76 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 31 ($2.84) | $3.00 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,907 ($1,982) | $2,844 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,486 ($1,492) | $2,149 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,399 ($217) | $222 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,239 ($1,198) | $1,889 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,736 ($971) | $1,445 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,490 ($135) | $150 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 439 ($40) | $64 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 ($438) | $299 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,383 ($306) | $137 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 413 ($37) | $31 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 839 ($76) | $54 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 421 ($38) | $45 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,012 ($92) | $93 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,096 ($99) | $119 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 401,253 ($36,303) | $27,977 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 ($1.98) | $1.05 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 839 ($76) | $79 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 107 ($10) | $8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 ($17) | $21 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 544 ($49) | $139 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 ($5.10) | $8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 ($3.81) | $4.83 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 55 ($4.97) | $6 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 ($2.40) | $4.78 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 31 ($2.83) | $2.24 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 420 ($38) | $27 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Norway | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 935 ($85) | $55 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 313 ($28) | $28 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,645 ($149) | $200 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,062 ($96) | $89 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 168 ($15) | $14 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 ($4.17) | $5.19 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 ($9) | $6 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,285 ($478) | $563 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 432 ($39) | $55 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 145 ($13) | $10 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 8% cheaper than in United States
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