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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

PLNUSDNOKEUR

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 12.54 PLN (3.42 USD) in Norway and 27.16 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Norway.

12.54 PLN
27.16 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.25 PLN (2.52 USD) in Norway and 9.24 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in the United States.

9.25 PLN
9.24 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 111.21 PLN (30.34 USD) in Norway and 73.09 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

111.21 PLN
73.09 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 72.16 PLN (19.69 USD) in Norway and 65.98 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

72.16 PLN
65.98 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.09 PLN (15.85 USD) in Norway and 58.94 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Norway.

58.09 PLN
58.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 61.34 PLN (16.73 USD) in Norway and 69.65 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Norway.

61.34 PLN
69.65 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.09 PLN (3.3 USD) in Norway and 12.24 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Norway.

12.09 PLN
12.24 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.85 PLN (4.87 USD) for 12 eggs in Norway and 26.36 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Norway.

17.85 PLN
26.36 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.01 PLN (4.09 USD) in Norway and 13.97 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in the United States.

15.01 PLN
13.97 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 139.51 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway and 91.6 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

139.51 PLN
91.60 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.06 PLN (2.74 USD) in Norway and 10.78 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Norway.

10.06 PLN
10.78 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 14.18 PLN (3.87 USD) in Norway and 18.36 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Norway.

14.18 PLN
18.36 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 49.23 PLN (13.43 USD) in Norway and 62.9 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Norway.

49.23 PLN
62.90 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.3 PLN (2.26 USD) in Norway and 5.83 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.

8.30 PLN
5.83 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.56 PLN (2.61 USD) in Norway and 14.7 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in Norway.

9.56 PLN
14.70 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.23 PLN (3.34 USD) in Norway and 20.97 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Norway.

12.23 PLN
20.97 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.77 PLN (2.39 USD) in Norway and 13.71 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36% lower in Norway.

8.77 PLN
13.71 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.75 PLN (3.48 USD) in Norway and 30.31 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Norway.

12.75 PLN
30.31 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 112.94 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway and 32.92 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

112.94 PLN
32.92 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 18.18 PLN (4.96 USD) in Norway and 23.35 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Norway.

18.18 PLN
23.35 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.49 PLN (2.32 USD) in Norway and 9.13 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7% lower in Norway.

8.49 PLN
9.13 PLN

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 17.87 PLN (4.88 USD) in Norway and 21.48 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Norway.

17.87 PLN
21.48 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 15.14 PLN (4.13 USD) in Norway and 12.1 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United States.

15.14 PLN
12.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 43.3 PLN (11.81 USD) in Norway and 29.32 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United States.

43.30 PLN
29.32 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 39.69 PLN (10.83 USD) in Norway and 43.99 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Norway.

39.69 PLN
43.99 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 54.12 PLN (14.76 USD) in Norway and 43.99 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

54.12 PLN
43.99 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 432.96 PLN (118.11 USD) in Norway and 513.19 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Norway.

432.96 PLN
513.19 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 90.2 PLN (24.61 USD) in Norway and 95.31 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Norway.

90.20 PLN
95.31 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.71 PLN (3.19 USD) in Norway and 9.35 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

11.71 PLN
9.35 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDNOKEUR

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 7.09 PLN (1.93 USD) in Norway and 3.61 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

7.09 PLN
3.61 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.44 PLN (2.03 USD) in Norway and 3.4 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United States.

7.44 PLN
3.40 PLN

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 280.7 PLN (76.58 USD) in Norway and 483.86 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Norway.

280.70 PLN
483.86 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 15.88 PLN (4.33 USD) in Norway and 10.63 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United States.

15.88 PLN
10.63 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 150.63 PLN (41.09 USD) in Norway and 153.96 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Norway.

150.63 PLN
153.96 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.77 PLN (1.57 USD) in Norway and 7.95 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Norway.

5.77 PLN
7.95 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 36.08 PLN (9.84 USD) in Norway and 18.29 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in the United States.

36.08 PLN
18.29 PLN

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 64.94 PLN (17.72 USD) in Norway and 73.31 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Norway.

64.94 PLN
73.31 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 201.18 PLN (54.88 USD) in Norway and 578.32 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Norway.

201.18 PLN
578.32 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 104.23 PLN (28.43 USD) in Norway and 238.26 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Norway.

104.23 PLN
238.26 PLN

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 6115 PLN (1668.12 USD) in Norway and 14874 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Norway.

6 115 PLN
14 874 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 5118 PLN (1396.12 USD) in Norway and 9322 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Norway.

5 118 PLN
9 322 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 9609 PLN (2621.29 USD) in Norway and 30137 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Norway.

9 609 PLN
30 137 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 7638 PLN (2083.64 USD) in Norway and 19159 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Norway.

7 638 PLN
19 159 PLN

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 37508 PLN (10232.39 USD) in Norway and 63617 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41% lower in Norway.

37 508 PLN
63 617 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 28376 PLN (7741.09 USD) in Norway and 44633 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Norway.

28 376 PLN
44 633 PLN

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 14842 PLN (4049.11 USD) in Norway and 18861 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 21.3% lower in Norway.

14 842 PLN
18 861 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDNOKEUR

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

One star

-
380 PLN

Two stars

356 PLN
536 PLN

Three stars

570 PLN
715 PLN

Four stars

646 PLN
925 PLN

Five stars

1 226 PLN
2 203 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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