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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

EURUSDNOK

Norway vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.12 times more for grocery shopping in Norway than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.96 EUR (3.42 USD) in Norway and 6.4 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Norway.

2.96 EUR
6.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in Norway and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

2.18 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 26.22 EUR (30.34 USD) in Norway and 17.24 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in the United States.

26.22 EUR
17.24 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 17.02 EUR (19.69 USD) in Norway and 15.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

17.02 EUR
15.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.7 EUR (15.85 USD) in Norway and 13.9 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Norway.

13.70 EUR
13.90 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.46 EUR (16.73 USD) in Norway and 16.42 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Norway.

14.46 EUR
16.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in Norway and 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Norway.

2.85 EUR
2.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.21 EUR (4.87 USD) for 12 eggs in Norway and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Norway.

4.21 EUR
6.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.54 EUR (4.09 USD) in Norway and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

3.54 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 32.9 EUR (38.06 USD) in Norway and 21.6 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

32.90 EUR
21.60 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.37 EUR (2.74 USD) in Norway and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Norway.

2.37 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.34 EUR (3.87 USD) in Norway and 4.33 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Norway.

3.34 EUR
4.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.61 EUR (13.43 USD) in Norway and 14.83 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Norway.

11.61 EUR
14.83 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.96 EUR (2.26 USD) in Norway and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United States.

1.96 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.26 EUR (2.61 USD) in Norway and 3.47 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Norway.

2.26 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in Norway and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Norway.

2.88 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in Norway and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Norway.

2.07 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.01 EUR (3.48 USD) in Norway and 7.15 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Norway.

3.01 EUR
7.15 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 26.63 EUR (30.81 USD) in Norway and 7.76 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

26.63 EUR
7.76 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.29 EUR (4.96 USD) in Norway and 5.51 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Norway.

4.29 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2 EUR (2.32 USD) in Norway and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7% lower in Norway.

2.00 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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Norway vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.09 times less for meals in restaurants in Norway than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.21 EUR (4.88 USD) in Norway and 5.07 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in Norway.

4.21 EUR
5.07 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.57 EUR (4.13 USD) in Norway and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

3.57 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.21 EUR (11.81 USD) in Norway and 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United States.

10.21 EUR
6.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.36 EUR (10.83 USD) in Norway and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Norway.

9.36 EUR
10.37 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12.76 EUR (14.76 USD) in Norway and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

12.76 EUR
10.37 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 102.09 EUR (118.11 USD) in Norway and 121.01 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Norway.

102.09 EUR
121.01 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.27 EUR (24.61 USD) in Norway and 22.47 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Norway.

21.27 EUR
22.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.76 EUR (3.19 USD) in Norway and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in the United States.

2.76 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

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Norway vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.07 times more for fuel in Norway than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.67 EUR (1.93 USD) in Norway and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

1.67 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 EUR (2.03 USD) in Norway and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United States.

1.75 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Norway vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.38 times less for transportation in Norway than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 66.19 EUR (76.58 USD) in Norway and 114.09 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Norway.

66.19 EUR
114.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.74 EUR (4.33 USD) in Norway and 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

3.74 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.52 EUR (41.09 USD) in Norway and 36.3 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Norway.

35.52 EUR
36.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.36 EUR (1.57 USD) in Norway and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Norway.

1.36 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.51 EUR (9.84 USD) in Norway and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

8.51 EUR
4.31 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 15.31 EUR (17.72 USD) in Norway and 17.29 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Norway.

15.31 EUR
17.29 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 47.44 EUR (54.88 USD) in Norway and 136.37 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Norway.

47.44 EUR
136.37 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.58 EUR (28.43 USD) in Norway and 56.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Norway.

24.58 EUR
56.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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Norway vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.58 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 1442 EUR (1668.12 USD) in Norway and 3507 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Norway.

1 442 EUR
3 507 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 1207 EUR (1396.12 USD) in Norway and 2198 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Norway.

1 207 EUR
2 198 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 2266 EUR (2621.29 USD) in Norway and 7106 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Norway.

2 266 EUR
7 106 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 1801 EUR (2083.64 USD) in Norway and 4518 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Norway.

1 801 EUR
4 518 EUR

Flats for sale

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Norway vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.64 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 8844 EUR (10232.39 USD) in Norway and 15001 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Norway.

8 844 EUR
15 001 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 6691 EUR (7741.09 USD) in Norway and 10524 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Norway.

6 691 EUR
10 524 EUR

Salary

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Norway vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Norway is 1.27 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3500 EUR (4049.11 USD) in Norway and 4447 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 21.3% lower in Norway.

3 500 EUR
4 447 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDNOK

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

One star

-
89.7 EUR

Two stars

83.9 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

134 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

152 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

289 EUR
519 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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