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Cost of Living & Prices:
Norway vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Norway vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.16 times more for grocery shopping in Norway than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.03 EUR (3.62 USD) in Norway and 6.2 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Norway.

3.03 EUR
6.20 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.23 EUR (2.67 USD) in Norway and 2.11 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in the United States.

2.23 EUR
2.11 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 26.87 EUR (32.12 USD) in Norway and 16.68 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the United States.

26.87 EUR
16.68 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 17.43 EUR (20.84 USD) in Norway and 15.05 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United States.

17.43 EUR
15.05 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.03 EUR (16.78 USD) in Norway and 13.45 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in the United States.

14.03 EUR
13.45 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.82 EUR (17.72 USD) in Norway and 15.89 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Norway.

14.82 EUR
15.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.92 EUR (3.49 USD) in Norway and 2.79 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United States.

2.92 EUR
2.79 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.31 EUR (5.16 USD) for 12 eggs in Norway and 6.01 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Norway.

4.31 EUR
6.01 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.63 EUR (4.33 USD) in Norway and 3.19 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in the United States.

3.63 EUR
3.19 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 31.83 EUR (38.06 USD) in Norway and 20.9 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

31.83 EUR
20.90 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.43 EUR (2.91 USD) in Norway and 2.46 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Norway.

2.43 EUR
2.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.42 EUR (4.09 USD) in Norway and 4.19 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Norway.

3.42 EUR
4.19 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.89 EUR (14.22 USD) in Norway and 14.35 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Norway.

11.89 EUR
14.35 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2 EUR (2.4 USD) in Norway and 1.33 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in the United States.

2.00 EUR
1.33 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.31 EUR (2.76 USD) in Norway and 3.35 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31% lower in Norway.

2.31 EUR
3.35 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.95 EUR (3.53 USD) in Norway and 4.78 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Norway.

2.95 EUR
4.78 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.12 EUR (2.53 USD) in Norway and 3.13 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Norway.

2.12 EUR
3.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.08 EUR (3.68 USD) in Norway and 6.92 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Norway.

3.08 EUR
6.92 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 25.77 EUR (30.81 USD) in Norway and 7.51 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

25.77 EUR
7.51 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.39 EUR (5.25 USD) in Norway and 5.33 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Norway.

4.39 EUR
5.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.05 EUR (2.45 USD) in Norway and 2.08 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Norway.

2.05 EUR
2.08 EUR

Restaurant

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Norway vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.03 times less for meals in restaurants in Norway than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.32 EUR (5.16 USD) in Norway and 4.9 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Norway.

4.32 EUR
4.90 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.66 EUR (4.37 USD) in Norway and 2.76 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in the United States.

3.66 EUR
2.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.46 EUR (12.51 USD) in Norway and 6.69 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in the United States.

10.46 EUR
6.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.59 EUR (11.46 USD) in Norway and 10.04 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Norway.

9.59 EUR
10.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13.07 EUR (15.63 USD) in Norway and 10.04 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United States.

13.07 EUR
10.04 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 104.59 EUR (125.06 USD) in Norway and 117.09 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Norway.

104.59 EUR
117.09 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.79 EUR (26.05 USD) in Norway and 21.75 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in the United States.

21.79 EUR
21.75 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.83 EUR (3.38 USD) in Norway and 2.13 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in the United States.

2.83 EUR
2.13 EUR

Fuel

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Norway vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.08 times more for fuel in Norway than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.62 EUR (1.93 USD) in Norway and 0.82 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

1.62 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.7 EUR (2.03 USD) in Norway and 0.78 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in the United States.

1.70 EUR
0.78 EUR

Transportation

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Norway vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.3 times less for transportation in Norway than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 67.81 EUR (81.08 USD) in Norway and 110.4 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Norway.

67.81 EUR
110.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.84 EUR (4.59 USD) in Norway and 2.43 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United States.

3.84 EUR
2.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.39 EUR (43.51 USD) in Norway and 35.13 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

36.39 EUR
35.13 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.39 EUR (1.67 USD) in Norway and 1.81 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Norway.

1.39 EUR
1.81 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.72 EUR (10.42 USD) in Norway and 4.17 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in the United States.

8.72 EUR
4.17 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Norway vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.69 EUR (18.76 USD) in Norway and 16.73 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Norway.

15.69 EUR
16.73 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.6 EUR (58.11 USD) in Norway and 131.95 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Norway.

48.60 EUR
131.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 25.18 EUR (30.11 USD) in Norway and 54.36 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Norway.

25.18 EUR
54.36 EUR

Flats for rent

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Norway vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.44 times less for renting an apartment in Norway than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1477 EUR (1766.16 USD) in Norway and 3394 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Norway.

1 477 EUR
3 394 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1236 EUR (1478.18 USD) in Norway and 2127 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Norway.

1 236 EUR
2 127 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2321 EUR (2775.35 USD) in Norway and 6876 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Norway.

2 321 EUR
6 876 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1845 EUR (2206.1 USD) in Norway and 4371 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Norway.

1 845 EUR
4 371 EUR

Flats for sale

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Norway vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.55 times less for buying an apartment in Norway than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9061 EUR (10833.77 USD) in Norway and 14515 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Norway.

9 061 EUR
14 515 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6855 EUR (8196.04 USD) in Norway and 10184 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Norway.

6 855 EUR
10 184 EUR

Salary

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Norway vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Norway is 1.2 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3586 EUR (4287.08 USD) in Norway and 4303 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 16.7% lower in Norway.

3 586 EUR
4 303 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDNOK

Norway vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
86.8 EUR

Two stars

81.2 EUR
122 EUR

Three stars

130 EUR
163 EUR

Four stars

147 EUR
211 EUR

Five stars

280 EUR
503 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Norway: 18 cities, 161 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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