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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 1.04 times more for grocery shopping in Norway than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.39 EUR (2.71 USD) in Norway and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Norway.

2.39 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.77 EUR (2.01 USD) in Norway and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Norway.

1.77 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 23.55 EUR (26.76 USD) in Norway and 18.48 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in the United States.

23.55 EUR
18.48 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.52 EUR (15.36 USD) in Norway and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Norway.

13.52 EUR
15.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.51 EUR (13.08 USD) in Norway and 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Norway.

11.51 EUR
15.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.67 EUR (14.4 USD) in Norway and 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in Norway.

12.67 EUR
14.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.74 EUR (3.11 USD) in Norway and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Norway.

2.74 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.33 EUR (3.78 USD) for 12 eggs in Norway and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Norway.

3.33 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.49 EUR (3.97 USD) in Norway and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.

3.49 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 33.5 EUR (38.06 USD) in Norway and 22 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

33.50 EUR
22.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.04 EUR (2.32 USD) in Norway and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Norway.

2.04 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.87 EUR (3.26 USD) in Norway and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Norway.

2.87 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.03 EUR (11.4 USD) in Norway and 14.71 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Norway.

10.03 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.74 EUR (1.98 USD) in Norway and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in the United States.

1.74 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.3 USD) in Norway and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Norway.

2.03 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in Norway and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Norway.

2.34 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.71 EUR (1.95 USD) in Norway and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Norway.

1.71 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.61 EUR (2.96 USD) in Norway and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Norway.

2.61 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 27.12 EUR (30.81 USD) in Norway and 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

27.12 EUR
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.46 USD) in Norway and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Norway.

3.05 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.87 EUR (2.13 USD) in Norway and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15% lower in Norway.

1.87 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Norway vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times less for meals in restaurants in Norway than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.78 EUR (4.29 USD) in Norway and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Norway.

3.78 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.55 EUR (2.89 USD) in Norway and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

2.55 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.45 EUR (9.6 USD) in Norway and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United States.

8.45 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.03 EUR (9.12 USD) in Norway and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Norway.

8.03 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.14 EUR (11.52 USD) in Norway and 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4% lower in Norway.

10.14 EUR
10.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 89.97 EUR (102.21 USD) in Norway and 88.02 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.

89.97 EUR
88.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.89 EUR (19.19 USD) in Norway and 22.01 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Norway.

16.89 EUR
22.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.35 EUR (2.67 USD) in Norway and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in the United States.

2.35 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Norway vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.05 times more for fuel in Norway than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.63 EUR (1.85 USD) in Norway and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

1.63 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.74 EUR (1.98 USD) in Norway and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in the United States.

1.74 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Norway vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.19 times less for transportation in Norway than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 68.76 EUR (78.12 USD) in Norway and 113.55 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Norway.

68.76 EUR
113.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.29 EUR (3.74 USD) in Norway and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the United States.

3.29 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42.24 EUR (47.99 USD) in Norway and 26.41 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United States.

42.24 EUR
26.41 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Norway and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Norway.

1.27 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.45 EUR (9.6 USD) in Norway and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in the United States.

8.45 EUR
3.96 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 13.47 EUR (15.31 USD) in Norway and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15% lower in Norway.

13.47 EUR
15.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 36.89 EUR (41.91 USD) in Norway and 86.49 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Norway.

36.89 EUR
86.49 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 25.29 EUR (28.73 USD) in Norway and 33.45 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Norway.

25.29 EUR
33.45 EUR

Flats for rent

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Norway vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.81 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 1157 EUR (1314.21 USD) in Norway and 3345 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Norway.

1 157 EUR
3 345 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 1004 EUR (1140.42 USD) in Norway and 2095 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Norway.

1 004 EUR
2 095 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 1836 EUR (2086.35 USD) in Norway and 6244 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Norway.

1 836 EUR
6 244 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 1453 EUR (1650.99 USD) in Norway and 3615 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Norway.

1 453 EUR
3 615 EUR

Flats for sale

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Norway vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.57 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 7750 EUR (8804.42 USD) in Norway and 12567 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Norway.

7 750 EUR
12 567 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 5419 EUR (6156.1 USD) in Norway and 8164 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Norway.

5 419 EUR
8 164 EUR

Salary

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Norway vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Norway is 1.6 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3307 EUR (3756.77 USD) in Norway and 5279 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 37.4% lower in Norway.

3 307 EUR
5 279 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
91.3 EUR

Two stars

85.4 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

137 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

155 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

294 EUR
529 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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