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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.32 PLN (3.43 USD) in Norway and 26.6 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Norway.

12.32 PLN
26.60 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.08 PLN (2.53 USD) in Norway and 9.05 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in the United States.

9.08 PLN
9.05 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 109.25 PLN (30.44 USD) in Norway and 71.57 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the United States.

109.25 PLN
71.57 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 70.89 PLN (19.75 USD) in Norway and 64.61 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the United States.

70.89 PLN
64.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.06 PLN (15.9 USD) in Norway and 57.72 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Norway.

57.06 PLN
57.72 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 60.25 PLN (16.79 USD) in Norway and 68.2 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Norway.

60.25 PLN
68.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.88 PLN (3.31 USD) in Norway and 11.99 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Norway.

11.88 PLN
11.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.53 PLN (4.88 USD) for 12 eggs in Norway and 25.81 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Norway.

17.53 PLN
25.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.74 PLN (4.11 USD) in Norway and 13.68 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the United States.

14.74 PLN
13.68 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 136.62 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway and 89.7 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

136.62 PLN
89.70 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.88 PLN (2.75 USD) in Norway and 10.55 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Norway.

9.88 PLN
10.55 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.93 PLN (3.88 USD) in Norway and 17.98 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Norway.

13.93 PLN
17.98 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 48.36 PLN (13.47 USD) in Norway and 61.6 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Norway.

48.36 PLN
61.60 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.15 PLN (2.27 USD) in Norway and 5.71 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the United States.

8.15 PLN
5.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.4 PLN (2.62 USD) in Norway and 14.39 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Norway.

9.40 PLN
14.39 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.02 PLN (3.35 USD) in Norway and 20.53 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Norway.

12.02 PLN
20.53 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.62 PLN (2.4 USD) in Norway and 13.42 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Norway.

8.62 PLN
13.42 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.53 PLN (3.49 USD) in Norway and 29.69 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Norway.

12.53 PLN
29.69 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 110.59 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway and 32.23 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

110.59 PLN
32.23 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 17.86 PLN (4.98 USD) in Norway and 22.87 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Norway.

17.86 PLN
22.87 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.34 PLN (2.32 USD) in Norway and 8.94 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Norway.

8.34 PLN
8.94 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 17.56 PLN (4.89 USD) in Norway and 21.03 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Norway.

17.56 PLN
21.03 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 14.87 PLN (4.14 USD) in Norway and 11.85 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in the United States.

14.87 PLN
11.85 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 42.53 PLN (11.85 USD) in Norway and 28.72 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the United States.

42.53 PLN
28.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.99 PLN (10.86 USD) in Norway and 43.07 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Norway.

38.99 PLN
43.07 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 53.17 PLN (14.81 USD) in Norway and 43.07 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in the United States.

53.17 PLN
43.07 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 425.32 PLN (118.49 USD) in Norway and 502.53 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Norway.

425.32 PLN
502.53 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 88.61 PLN (24.69 USD) in Norway and 93.33 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Norway.

88.61 PLN
93.33 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.51 PLN (3.21 USD) in Norway and 9.15 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United States.

11.51 PLN
9.15 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 6.94 PLN (1.93 USD) in Norway and 3.54 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in the United States.

6.94 PLN
3.54 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.29 PLN (2.03 USD) in Norway and 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United States.

7.29 PLN
3.33 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 275.75 PLN (76.82 USD) in Norway and 473.81 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Norway.

275.75 PLN
473.81 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 15.6 PLN (4.34 USD) in Norway and 10.41 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in the United States.

15.60 PLN
10.41 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 147.98 PLN (41.23 USD) in Norway and 150.76 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Norway.

147.98 PLN
150.76 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.67 PLN (1.58 USD) in Norway and 7.79 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Norway.

5.67 PLN
7.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 35.44 PLN (9.87 USD) in Norway and 17.91 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the United States.

35.44 PLN
17.91 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 63.8 PLN (17.77 USD) in Norway and 71.79 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Norway.

63.80 PLN
71.79 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 197.63 PLN (55.06 USD) in Norway and 566.31 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Norway.

197.63 PLN
566.31 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 102.39 PLN (28.53 USD) in Norway and 233.32 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Norway.

102.39 PLN
233.32 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNNOKEURUSD

Norway vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.57 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 6007 PLN (1673.46 USD) in Norway and 14565 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Norway.

6 007 PLN
14 565 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 5027 PLN (1400.59 USD) in Norway and 9129 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Norway.

5 027 PLN
9 129 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 9439 PLN (2629.68 USD) in Norway and 29511 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Norway.

9 439 PLN
29 511 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 7503 PLN (2090.32 USD) in Norway and 18761 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Norway.

7 503 PLN
18 761 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNNOKEURUSD

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 36847 PLN (10265.15 USD) in Norway and 62296 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Norway.

36 847 PLN
62 296 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 27875 PLN (7765.87 USD) in Norway and 43706 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Norway.

27 875 PLN
43 706 PLN

Salary

PLNNOKEURUSD

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 14581 PLN (4062.07 USD) in Norway and 18469 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 21.1% lower in Norway.

14 581 PLN
18 469 PLN

Hotels

PLNNOKEURUSD

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

One star

-
372 PLN

Two stars

348 PLN
525 PLN

Three stars

558 PLN
701 PLN

Four stars

632 PLN
906 PLN

Five stars

1 201 PLN
2 157 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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