Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 68% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 54% | |||
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| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 54% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 220 ($20) | $11 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 132 ($12) | $7 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 ($6) | $2.62 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 ($1.99) | $0.76 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 57 ($5.33) | $1.64 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 39 ($3.66) | $2.55 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 61 ($5.69) | $4.25 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 ($2.72) | $3.54 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 ($1.93) | $1.33 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 ($3.07) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 178 ($17) | $12 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 ($3.65) | $1.55 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 33 ($3.06) | $1.92 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 74% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,935 ($2,132) | $1,004 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,584 ($1,634) | $814 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,012 ($187) | $149 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,633 ($1,360) | $687 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,858 ($1,102) | $541 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,442 ($134) | $85 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 426 ($40) | $37 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,722 ($346) | $346 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,394 ($130) | $84 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 98 ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 286 ($27) | $16 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 10% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 849 ($79) | $40 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 467 ($43) | $49 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,043 ($97) | $76 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,089 ($101) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 99% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 389,548 ($36,206) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 ($2.05) | $0.73 | + 181% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 819 ($76) | $31 | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 254 ($24) | $8 | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 20% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 ($4.60) | $5.25 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 112 ($10) | $5.52 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 673 ($63) | $74 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 43 ($3.96) | $6.00 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 39 ($3.65) | $2.78 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 ($4.38) | $4.33 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 22 ($2.02) | $2.49 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 ($2.61) | $1.38 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 498 ($46) | $16 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 68% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Oslo | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 702 ($65) | $34 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 322 ($30) | $19 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,142 ($106) | $79 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,097 ($102) | $49 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 151 ($14) | $7 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 ($4.80) | $3.72 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 100 ($9) | $4.07 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,700 ($437) | $427 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.10 ($0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 583 ($54) | $25 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 ($14) | $7 | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 318 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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