Cost of living in Norway compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 210 ($23) | $14 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 115 ($12) | $8 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 67 ($7) | $4.34 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 19 ($2.06) | $0.87 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 ($5.19) | $3.01 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 36 ($3.91) | $4.09 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 69 ($7) | $6 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 ($3.48) | $3.37 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 ($2.46) | $1.72 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 ($3.41) | $3.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 187 ($20) | $15 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 ($3.95) | $1.92 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 23 ($2.53) | $2.07 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Norway is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,797 ($2,357) | $2,232 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,770 ($1,813) | $1,604 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,144 ($232) | $179 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,494 ($1,459) | $1,609 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,072 ($1,197) | $1,137 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,454 ($157) | $117 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 282 ($30) | $48 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,425 ($478) | $299 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,349 ($146) | $120 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 ($13) | $11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 273 ($29) | $23 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 931 ($101) | $49 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 356 ($38) | $44 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 965 ($104) | $87 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,586 ($172) | $113 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 330,244 ($35,706) | $22,926 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 16 ($1.76) | $0.77 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 756 ($82) | $80 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 72 ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 113 ($12) | $20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 672 ($73) | $110 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 33 ($3.59) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 ($4.11) | $3.50 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 ($5.11) | $4.98 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 30 ($3.27) | $3.55 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 30 ($3.24) | $1.84 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 408 ($44) | $22 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 537 ($58) | $45 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 269 ($29) | $24 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 869 ($94) | $221 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 949 ($103) | $75 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 130 ($14) | $12 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 46 ($4.99) | $4.81 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 88 ($10) | $5.83 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,305 ($465) | $404 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.48 ($0.16) | $0.19 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 484 ($52) | $54 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 125 ($14) | $8 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 18% more expensive than in United States
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