Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Oslo (Norway)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (kr 261) | kr 327 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (kr 137) | kr 179 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (kr 76) | kr 87 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (kr 16) | kr 26 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (kr 87) | kr 58 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (kr 76) | kr 44 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (kr 129) | kr 112 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (kr 74) | kr 23 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.63 (kr 38) | kr 19 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (kr 28) | kr 38 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (kr 208) | kr 215 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.37 (kr 35) | kr 35 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.69 (kr 49) | kr 32 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,869 (kr 50,569) | kr 29,596 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,537 (kr 47,122) | kr 20,266 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (kr 2,327) | kr 2,171 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,497 (kr 36,315) | kr 17,699 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,937 (kr 30,504) | kr 14,223 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $192 (kr 1,993) | kr 1,954 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (kr 669) | kr 269 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (kr 2,836) | kr 4,911 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $169 (kr 1,756) | kr 1,687 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (kr 153) | kr 79 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (kr 420) | kr 331 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Oslo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (kr 678) | kr 1,044 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (kr 469) | kr 438 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (kr 1,153) | kr 1,109 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $233 (kr 2,416) | kr 1,674 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,095 (kr 322,932) | kr 430,359 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (kr 14) | kr 23 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (kr 960) | kr 803 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (kr 227) | kr 488 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (kr 99) | kr 53 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (kr 148) | kr 104 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $247 (kr 2,562) | kr 640 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (kr 94) | kr 50 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.87 (kr 61) | kr 42 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (kr 82) | kr 40 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (kr 68) | kr 40 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.47 (kr 26) | kr 27 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $42 (kr 433) | kr 454 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Oslo (Norway) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Oslo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $72 (kr 749) | kr 719 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (kr 371) | kr 322 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $389 (kr 4,039) | kr 940 | + 330% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $131 (kr 1,364) | kr 1,027 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (kr 185) | kr 160 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (kr 64) | kr 57 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (kr 86) | kr 107 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $382 (kr 3,963) | kr 6,241 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (kr 4.12) | kr 1.19 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $101 (kr 1,045) | kr 632 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (kr 149) | kr 135 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 572 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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