- Cost of Living
- Norway
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Norway compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 ($26) | $14 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr 112 ($13) | $8 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 ($9) | $4.57 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 ($2.20) | $0.89 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 50 ($5.89) | $3.17 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 32 ($3.82) | $4.04 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 ($8) | $6 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 28 ($3.37) | $3.33 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 ($2.52) | $1.59 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 31 ($3.69) | $3.37 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 167 ($20) | $15 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr 38 ($4.55) | $1.92 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 ($2.62) | $2.12 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr 20,511 ($2,430) | $2,038 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr 14,695 ($1,741) | $1,572 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,936 ($229) | $177 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr 13,259 ($1,571) | $1,573 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr 10,598 ($1,256) | $1,125 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr 1,103 ($131) | $123 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr 318 ($38) | $48 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr 3,684 ($437) | $334 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 962 ($114) | $118 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 134 ($16) | $11 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 281 ($33) | $22 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,035 ($123) | $47 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr 451 ($53) | $45 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,079 ($128) | $85 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,464 ($174) | $115 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,117 ($38,407) | $22,279 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 ($1.84) | $0.77 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 736 ($87) | $85 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 79 ($9) | $7 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 181 ($21) | $19 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr 456 ($54) | $111 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr 43 ($5.10) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 ($4.43) | $3.51 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 ($4.91) | $5.09 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 ($3.21) | $3.45 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 ($3.27) | $1.86 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 338 ($40) | $20 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 520 ($62) | $45 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 261 ($31) | $25 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 933 ($111) | $172 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 879 ($104) | $79 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 136 ($16) | $12 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 ($5.49) | $4.87 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 86 ($10) | $5.89 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr 4,339 ($514) | $427 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 2.23 ($0.26) | $0.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 502 ($60) | $53 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr 121 ($14) | $8 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11850
USD
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Cost of living in Norway is 25% more expensive than in United States
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