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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

PLNNOKEURUSD

Norway vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.13 times more for grocery shopping in Norway than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.57 PLN (3.45 USD) in Norway and 26.98 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Norway.

12.57 PLN
26.98 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.27 PLN (2.55 USD) in Norway and 9.18 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1% lower in the United States.

9.27 PLN
9.18 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 111.54 PLN (30.63 USD) in Norway and 72.6 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in the United States.

111.54 PLN
72.60 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 72.37 PLN (19.88 USD) in Norway and 65.54 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in the United States.

72.37 PLN
65.54 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.26 PLN (16 USD) in Norway and 58.55 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Norway.

58.26 PLN
58.55 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 61.52 PLN (16.9 USD) in Norway and 69.18 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Norway.

61.52 PLN
69.18 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.13 PLN (3.33 USD) in Norway and 12.16 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Norway.

12.13 PLN
12.16 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.9 PLN (4.92 USD) for 12 eggs in Norway and 26.18 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Norway.

17.90 PLN
26.18 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.05 PLN (4.13 USD) in Norway and 13.87 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

15.05 PLN
13.87 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 138.57 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway and 90.99 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

138.57 PLN
90.99 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.09 PLN (2.77 USD) in Norway and 10.7 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Norway.

10.09 PLN
10.70 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 14.22 PLN (3.9 USD) in Norway and 18.24 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in Norway.

14.22 PLN
18.24 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 49.38 PLN (13.56 USD) in Norway and 62.48 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Norway.

49.38 PLN
62.48 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.32 PLN (2.29 USD) in Norway and 5.79 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in the United States.

8.32 PLN
5.79 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.59 PLN (2.63 USD) in Norway and 14.6 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Norway.

9.59 PLN
14.60 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.27 PLN (3.37 USD) in Norway and 20.83 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Norway.

12.27 PLN
20.83 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.8 PLN (2.42 USD) in Norway and 13.62 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Norway.

8.80 PLN
13.62 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.79 PLN (3.51 USD) in Norway and 30.11 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Norway.

12.79 PLN
30.11 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 112.18 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway and 32.7 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

112.18 PLN
32.70 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 18.24 PLN (5.01 USD) in Norway and 23.19 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Norway.

18.24 PLN
23.19 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.51 PLN (2.34 USD) in Norway and 9.07 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Norway.

8.51 PLN
9.07 PLN

Restaurant

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Norway vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.08 times less for meals in restaurants in Norway than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.93 PLN (4.92 USD) in Norway and 21.34 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16% lower in Norway.

17.93 PLN
21.34 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 15.18 PLN (4.17 USD) in Norway and 12.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United States.

15.18 PLN
12.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 43.42 PLN (11.93 USD) in Norway and 29.13 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

43.42 PLN
29.13 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 39.8 PLN (10.93 USD) in Norway and 43.69 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Norway.

39.80 PLN
43.69 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 54.28 PLN (14.91 USD) in Norway and 43.69 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in the United States.

54.28 PLN
43.69 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 434.23 PLN (119.26 USD) in Norway and 509.73 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Norway.

434.23 PLN
509.73 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 90.46 PLN (24.85 USD) in Norway and 94.66 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Norway.

90.46 PLN
94.66 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.75 PLN (3.23 USD) in Norway and 9.28 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in the United States.

11.75 PLN
9.28 PLN

Fuel

PLNNOKEURUSD

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 7.04 PLN (1.93 USD) in Norway and 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in the United States.

7.04 PLN
3.59 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.39 PLN (2.03 USD) in Norway and 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United States.

7.39 PLN
3.38 PLN

Transportation

PLNNOKEURUSD

Norway vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.37 times less for transportation in Norway than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 281.53 PLN (77.32 USD) in Norway and 480.61 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Norway.

281.53 PLN
480.61 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 15.92 PLN (4.37 USD) in Norway and 10.56 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in the United States.

15.92 PLN
10.56 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.08 PLN (41.49 USD) in Norway and 152.92 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Norway.

151.08 PLN
152.92 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.79 PLN (1.59 USD) in Norway and 7.9 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Norway.

5.79 PLN
7.90 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 36.19 PLN (9.94 USD) in Norway and 18.17 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in the United States.

36.19 PLN
18.17 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNNOKEURUSD

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 65.13 PLN (17.89 USD) in Norway and 72.82 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Norway.

65.13 PLN
72.82 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 201.77 PLN (55.42 USD) in Norway and 574.43 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Norway.

201.77 PLN
574.43 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 104.54 PLN (28.71 USD) in Norway and 236.66 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Norway.

104.54 PLN
236.66 PLN

Flats for rent

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Norway vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.56 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 6133 PLN (1684.35 USD) in Norway and 14774 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Norway.

6 133 PLN
14 774 PLN

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 5133 PLN (1409.71 USD) in Norway and 9260 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Norway.

5 133 PLN
9 260 PLN

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 9637 PLN (2646.79 USD) in Norway and 29934 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Norway.

9 637 PLN
29 934 PLN

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 7660 PLN (2103.92 USD) in Norway and 19030 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Norway.

7 660 PLN
19 030 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNNOKEURUSD

Norway vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.63 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 37618 PLN (10331.95 USD) in Norway and 63189 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Norway.

37 618 PLN
63 189 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 28459 PLN (7816.4 USD) in Norway and 44333 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Norway.

28 459 PLN
44 333 PLN

Salary

PLNNOKEURUSD

Norway vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Norway is 1.26 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14886 PLN (4088.5 USD) in Norway and 18734 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 20.5% lower in Norway.

14 886 PLN
18 734 PLN

Hotels

PLNNOKEURUSD

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

One star

-
378 PLN

Two stars

353 PLN
533 PLN

Three stars

566 PLN
711 PLN

Four stars

641 PLN
919 PLN

Five stars

1 218 PLN
2 188 PLN

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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