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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

PLNUSDNOKEUR

United States vs. Norway - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.03 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Norway.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.95 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.19 PLN (2.71 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Norway.

21.95 PLN
10.19 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.98 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 7.53 PLN (2 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Norway.

8.98 PLN
7.53 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.91 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 100.41 PLN (26.71 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in the United States.

78.91 PLN
100.41 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 57.63 PLN (15.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Norway.

67.67 PLN
57.63 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.49 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 49.09 PLN (13.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 25% lower in Norway.

65.49 PLN
49.09 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 60.15 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 54.03 PLN (14.37 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Norway.

60.15 PLN
54.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.07 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 11.67 PLN (3.11 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Norway.

12.07 PLN
11.67 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.82 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 14.19 PLN (3.78 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Norway.

17.82 PLN
14.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.77 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 14.9 PLN (3.96 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.

14.77 PLN
14.90 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 93.94 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 143.08 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

93.94 PLN
143.08 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.68 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 8.69 PLN (2.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Norway.

10.68 PLN
8.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.05 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 12.25 PLN (3.26 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Norway.

16.05 PLN
12.25 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.82 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 42.78 PLN (11.38 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Norway.

62.82 PLN
42.78 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.7 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 7.43 PLN (1.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United States.

4.70 PLN
7.43 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.66 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 8.64 PLN (2.3 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Norway.

14.66 PLN
8.64 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.04 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 9.99 PLN (2.66 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Norway.

20.04 PLN
9.99 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.01 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 7.3 PLN (1.94 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Norway.

16.01 PLN
7.30 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.9 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 11.11 PLN (2.96 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 64% lower in Norway.

30.90 PLN
11.11 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.76 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 115.82 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

33.76 PLN
115.82 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.5 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 13 PLN (3.46 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Norway.

23.50 PLN
13.00 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.4 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 7.98 PLN (2.12 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Norway.

9.40 PLN
7.98 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.62 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 16.12 PLN (4.29 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Norway.

19.62 PLN
16.12 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.53 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 10.86 PLN (2.89 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

10.53 PLN
10.86 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.07 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 36.02 PLN (9.58 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in the United States.

30.07 PLN
36.02 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.59 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 34.22 PLN (9.1 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 9% lower in Norway.

37.59 PLN
34.22 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.11 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 43.22 PLN (11.5 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Norway.

45.11 PLN
43.22 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 375.92 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 383.58 PLN (102.04 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2% lower in the United States.

375.92 PLN
383.58 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.98 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 72.03 PLN (19.16 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Norway.

93.98 PLN
72.03 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.27 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 10.01 PLN (2.66 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in the United States.

8.27 PLN
10.01 PLN

Fuel

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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 3.56 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 6.95 PLN (1.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
6.95 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 7.43 PLN (1.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the United States.

3.45 PLN
7.43 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.2 times more for transportation in the United States than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 484.94 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 293.18 PLN (77.99 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Norway.

484.94 PLN
293.18 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.34 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 14.05 PLN (3.74 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the United States.

10.34 PLN
14.05 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.78 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 180.09 PLN (47.9 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in the United States.

112.78 PLN
180.09 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.99 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 5.4 PLN (1.44 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Norway.

6.99 PLN
5.40 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.92 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 36.02 PLN (9.58 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53% lower in the United States.

16.92 PLN
36.02 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 67.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 57.45 PLN (15.28 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Norway.

67.67 PLN
57.45 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 369.38 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 157.29 PLN (41.84 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Norway.

369.38 PLN
157.29 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.85 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 107.83 PLN (28.68 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Norway.

142.85 PLN
107.83 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDNOKEUR

United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.81 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 14287 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 4932 PLN (1311.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Norway.

14 287 PLN
4 932 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 8948 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 4280 PLN (1138.49 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Norway.

8 948 PLN
4 280 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 26668 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 7830 PLN (2082.82 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Norway.

26 668 PLN
7 830 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 15441 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 6196 PLN (1648.2 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Norway.

15 441 PLN
6 196 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.58 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 53674 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 33042 PLN (8789.53 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Norway.

53 674 PLN
33 042 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 34868 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 23103 PLN (6145.69 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Norway.

34 868 PLN
23 103 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.6 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22544 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 14099 PLN (3750.42 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 37.5% lower in Norway.

22 544 PLN
14 099 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDNOKEUR

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

One star

390 PLN
-

Two stars

550 PLN
365 PLN

Three stars

734 PLN
584 PLN

Four stars

949 PLN
662 PLN

Five stars

2 259 PLN
1 258 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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