Cost of living in United States compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (kr 214) | kr 216 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (kr 113) | kr 133 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (kr 62) | kr 75 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.05 (kr 54) | kr 51 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (kr 50) | kr 44 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (kr 74) | kr 65 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.43 (kr 48) | kr 31 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (kr 25) | kr 22 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (kr 35) | kr 34 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr 174) | kr 186 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (kr 31) | kr 39 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (kr 29) | kr 30 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in United States is 45% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,108 (kr 33,515) | kr 22,284 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,384 (kr 25,713) | kr 16,773 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (kr 2,388) | kr 2,455 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,106 (kr 22,717) | kr 14,003 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,596 (kr 17,209) | kr 11,419 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (kr 1,557) | kr 1,329 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (kr 708) | kr 462 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (kr 3,229) | kr 4,482 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (kr 1,520) | kr 1,892 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (kr 150) | kr 105 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (kr 331) | kr 262 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (kr 626) | kr 878 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (kr 549) | kr 446 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (kr 1,047) | kr 1,079 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (kr 1,443) | kr 1,210 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 7% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,945 (kr 301,382) | kr 377,982 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (kr 882) | kr 815 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 47% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (kr 97) | kr 100 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (kr 241) | kr 135 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (kr 1,537) | kr 459 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (kr 100) | kr 54 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.67 (kr 50) | kr 43 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (kr 69) | kr 57 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.70 (kr 51) | kr 39 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (kr 24) | kr 31 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (kr 310) | kr 423 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 11% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| United States | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (kr 624) | kr 761 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (kr 318) | kr 315 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $230 (kr 2,476) | kr 837 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (kr 1,049) | kr 1,046 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (kr 154) | kr 167 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.45 (kr 59) | kr 47 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (kr 72) | kr 103 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (kr 6,543) | kr 4,611 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (kr 2.34) | kr 0.96 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (kr 713) | kr 476 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (kr 113) | kr 148 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,559 prices entered by 2,733 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 14% more expensive than in Norway
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