Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 6% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (kr 220) | kr 227 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (kr 127) | kr 136 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (kr 59) | kr 82 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (kr 12) | kr 23 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.41 (kr 49) | kr 58 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (kr 49) | kr 49 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr 78) | kr 83 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (kr 43) | kr 32 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (kr 22) | kr 25 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.85 (kr 42) | kr 34 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (kr 192) | kr 196 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (kr 31) | kr 34 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (kr 28) | kr 31 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in United States is 22% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,854 (kr 31,402) | kr 21,706 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,117 (kr 23,299) | kr 18,504 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (kr 2,432) | kr 2,720 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,053 (kr 22,588) | kr 15,995 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,518 (kr 16,699) | kr 12,414 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $156 (kr 1,717) | kr 4,339 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (kr 661) | kr 466 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 (kr 2,910) | kr 7,561 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (kr 1,604) | kr 1,915 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (kr 158) | kr 93 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (kr 354) | kr 376 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (kr 622) | kr 1,043 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (kr 596) | kr 489 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (kr 1,124) | kr 1,192 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (kr 1,531) | kr 1,621 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in United States is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,797 (kr 327,879) | kr 391,669 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (kr 10) | kr 23 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (kr 875) | kr 768 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 72% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr 99) | kr 65 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (kr 255) | kr 107 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (kr 1,842) | kr 518 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (kr 97) | kr 53 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (kr 55) | kr 38 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (kr 71) | kr 54 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (kr 54) | kr 39 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (kr 26) | kr 26 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (kr 320) | kr 519 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 39% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (kr 656) | kr 543 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (kr 321) | kr 306 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (kr 2,549) | kr 523 | + 387% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (kr 1,107) | kr 986 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr 158) | kr 165 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.81 (kr 64) | kr 52 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr 78) | kr 103 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (kr 5,360) | kr 5,946 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (kr 5.25) | kr 1.11 | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (kr 710) | kr 518 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr 113) | kr 150 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,173 prices entered by 2,279 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 13% more expensive than in Norway
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