Cost of living in Norway compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 54% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 212 ($25) | $15 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 ($15) | $8 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 74 ($9) | $4.25 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 ($2.49) | $0.88 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 51 ($5.91) | $2.94 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 38 ($4.43) | $4.10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 68 ($8) | $6 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 33 ($3.85) | $3.29 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 ($2.72) | $1.68 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 ($3.81) | $3.30 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 ($19) | $14 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 ($4.59) | $1.99 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 18 ($2.15) | $2.06 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Norway is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,500 ($2,040) | $2,211 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,742 ($1,602) | $1,548 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,657 ($193) | $179 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,046 ($1,521) | $1,534 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,969 ($1,162) | $1,116 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 799 ($93) | $113 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 365 ($43) | $50 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,788 ($442) | $271 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,609 ($188) | $128 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 110 ($13) | $11 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 292 ($34) | $22 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 66% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 845 ($98) | $47 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 588 ($69) | $43 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 876 ($102) | $87 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,733 ($202) | $109 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 324,339 ($37,805) | $23,574 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 ($1.80) | $0.64 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 770 ($90) | $74 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 106 ($12) | $7 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 154 ($18) | $16 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 437 ($51) | $112 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 55 ($6) | $7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 51 ($5.89) | $3.47 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 80 ($9) | $4.93 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 23 ($2.63) | $3.64 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 ($2.73) | $1.81 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 457 ($53) | $22 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 640 ($75) | $46 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 292 ($34) | $25 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,520 ($177) | $205 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 872 ($102) | $80 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 149 ($17) | $12 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 ($5.43) | $5.04 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 93 ($11) | $5.85 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,995 ($582) | $421 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 508 ($59) | $49 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 137 ($16) | $8 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 27% more expensive than in United States
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