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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Norway

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

United States vs. Norway - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.06 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Norway.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.13 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.16 PLN (2.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Norway.

21.13 PLN
10.16 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.65 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 7.51 PLN (2.07 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Norway.

8.65 PLN
7.51 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 75.96 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 100.11 PLN (27.67 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in the United States.

75.96 PLN
100.11 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.14 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 57.45 PLN (15.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Norway.

65.14 PLN
57.45 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 63.04 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 48.94 PLN (13.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Norway.

63.04 PLN
48.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 57.9 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 53.86 PLN (14.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7% lower in Norway.

57.90 PLN
53.86 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.62 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 11.64 PLN (3.22 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in the United States.

11.62 PLN
11.64 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.15 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 14.15 PLN (3.91 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Norway.

17.15 PLN
14.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.22 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 14.86 PLN (4.11 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United States.

14.22 PLN
14.86 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.43 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 137.73 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

90.43 PLN
137.73 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.28 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 8.67 PLN (2.4 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Norway.

10.28 PLN
8.67 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 15.45 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 12.21 PLN (3.37 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 21% lower in Norway.

15.45 PLN
12.21 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 60.47 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 42.66 PLN (11.79 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Norway.

60.47 PLN
42.66 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.52 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 7.41 PLN (2.05 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39% lower in the United States.

4.52 PLN
7.41 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.11 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 8.61 PLN (2.38 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39% lower in Norway.

14.11 PLN
8.61 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.29 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 9.96 PLN (2.75 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Norway.

19.29 PLN
9.96 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.42 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 7.28 PLN (2.01 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Norway.

15.42 PLN
7.28 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.75 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 11.08 PLN (3.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Norway.

29.75 PLN
11.08 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.5 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 111.49 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in the United States.

32.50 PLN
111.49 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.62 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 12.96 PLN (3.58 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Norway.

22.62 PLN
12.96 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.05 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 7.96 PLN (2.2 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 12% lower in Norway.

9.05 PLN
7.96 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.01 times less for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.89 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 16.07 PLN (4.44 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Norway.

18.89 PLN
16.07 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.13 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 10.83 PLN (2.99 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in the United States.

10.13 PLN
10.83 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.95 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 35.91 PLN (9.92 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in the United States.

28.95 PLN
35.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 36.19 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 34.11 PLN (9.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Norway.

36.19 PLN
34.11 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.42 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 43.09 PLN (11.91 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Norway.

43.42 PLN
43.09 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 361.87 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 382.43 PLN (105.68 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in the United States.

361.87 PLN
382.43 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 90.47 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 71.82 PLN (19.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Norway.

90.47 PLN
71.82 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.96 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 9.98 PLN (2.76 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

7.96 PLN
9.98 PLN

Fuel

PLNNOKEURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.43 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 6.69 PLN (1.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in the United States.

3.43 PLN
6.69 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.32 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 7.15 PLN (1.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the United States.

3.32 PLN
7.15 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.15 times more for transportation in the United States than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 466.81 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 292.3 PLN (80.78 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Norway.

466.81 PLN
292.30 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 9.95 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 14 PLN (3.87 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the United States.

9.95 PLN
14.00 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 108.56 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 179.55 PLN (49.62 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in the United States.

108.56 PLN
179.55 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.73 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 5.39 PLN (1.49 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Norway.

6.73 PLN
5.39 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.28 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 35.91 PLN (9.92 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in the United States.

16.28 PLN
35.91 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Norway - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 65.14 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 57.28 PLN (15.83 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Norway.

65.14 PLN
57.28 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 355.57 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 156.82 PLN (43.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Norway.

355.57 PLN
156.82 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 137.51 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 107.51 PLN (29.71 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Norway.

137.51 PLN
107.51 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.72 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Norway.

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 13753 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 4917 PLN (1358.87 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Norway.

13 753 PLN
4 917 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 8613 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 4267 PLN (1179.18 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Norway.

8 613 PLN
4 267 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 25671 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 7806 PLN (2157.25 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Norway.

25 671 PLN
7 806 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 14864 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 6177 PLN (1707.1 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Norway.

14 864 PLN
6 177 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.52 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Norway.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 51667 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 32943 PLN (9103.63 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Norway.

51 667 PLN
32 943 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 33564 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 23034 PLN (6365.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Norway.

33 564 PLN
23 034 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.54 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 21701 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 14057 PLN (3884.44 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 35.2% lower in Norway.

21 701 PLN
14 057 PLN

Hotels

PLNNOKEURUSD

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

One star

375 PLN
-

Two stars

529 PLN
351 PLN

Three stars

706 PLN
563 PLN

Four stars

913 PLN
637 PLN

Five stars

2 175 PLN
1 211 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Norway: 18 cities, 161 hotels

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