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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

EURUSDNOK

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 5.38 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.7 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Norway.

5.38 EUR
2.49 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (1.99 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Norway.

2.20 EUR
1.84 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.35 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 24.51 EUR (26.59 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United States.

19.35 EUR
24.51 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.59 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 14.07 EUR (15.26 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Norway.

16.59 EUR
14.07 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.06 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 11.98 EUR (13 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Norway.

16.06 EUR
11.98 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.75 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 13.19 EUR (14.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Norway.

14.75 EUR
13.19 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.96 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.85 EUR (3.09 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Norway.

2.96 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.37 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.47 EUR (3.76 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Norway.

4.37 EUR
3.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.62 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 3.64 EUR (3.95 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in the United States.

3.62 EUR
3.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.04 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 35.08 EUR (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

23.04 EUR
35.08 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.12 EUR (2.3 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Norway.

2.62 EUR
2.12 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.94 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.99 EUR (3.24 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Norway.

3.94 EUR
2.99 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.4 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.44 EUR (11.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Norway.

15.40 EUR
10.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.81 EUR (1.97 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in the United States.

1.15 EUR
1.81 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.6 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.11 EUR (2.29 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Norway.

3.60 EUR
2.11 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.44 EUR (2.64 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Norway.

4.91 EUR
2.44 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.93 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (1.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Norway.

3.93 EUR
1.78 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.58 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.71 EUR (2.94 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Norway.

7.58 EUR
2.71 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.28 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 28.4 EUR (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in the United States.

8.28 EUR
28.40 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.76 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.17 EUR (3.44 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 45% lower in Norway.

5.76 EUR
3.17 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.11 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Norway.

2.30 EUR
1.95 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.03 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.81 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Norway.

4.81 EUR
3.93 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.65 EUR (2.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the United States.

2.58 EUR
2.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.37 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 8.79 EUR (9.54 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

7.37 EUR
8.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.22 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 8.35 EUR (9.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Norway.

9.22 EUR
8.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.06 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 10.55 EUR (11.45 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Norway.

11.06 EUR
10.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.18 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 93.64 EUR (101.58 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United States.

92.18 EUR
93.64 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.05 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 17.58 EUR (19.08 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Norway.

23.05 EUR
17.58 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.44 EUR (2.65 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the United States.

2.03 EUR
2.44 EUR

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 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the United States.

0.87 EUR
1.70 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (1.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.82 EUR

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 118.91 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 71.57 EUR (77.64 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Norway.

118.91 EUR
71.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.43 EUR (3.72 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in the United States.

2.54 EUR
3.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.65 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 43.96 EUR (47.69 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the United States.

27.65 EUR
43.96 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Norway.

1.71 EUR
1.32 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.15 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 8.79 EUR (9.54 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in the United States.

4.15 EUR
8.79 EUR

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 16.59 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 14.02 EUR (15.21 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Norway.

16.59 EUR
14.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.58 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 38.4 EUR (41.65 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Norway.

90.58 EUR
38.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.03 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 26.32 EUR (28.56 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Norway.

35.03 EUR
26.32 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.82 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 3503 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1204 EUR (1306.13 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Norway.

3 503 EUR
1 204 EUR

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 2194 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1045 EUR (1133.41 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Norway.

2 194 EUR
1 045 EUR

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 6539 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1911 EUR (2073.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Norway.

6 539 EUR
1 911 EUR

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 3786 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1513 EUR (1640.84 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 60% lower in Norway.

3 786 EUR
1 513 EUR

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 13162 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 8066 EUR (8750.28 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Norway.

13 162 EUR
8 066 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8550 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5640 EUR (6118.25 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34% lower in Norway.

8 550 EUR
5 640 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.61 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5528 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3442 EUR (3733.67 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 37.7% lower in Norway.

5 528 EUR
3 442 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDNOK

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

One star

95.6 EUR
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Two stars

135 EUR
89.5 EUR

Three stars

180 EUR
143 EUR

Four stars

233 EUR
162 EUR

Five stars

554 EUR
308 EUR

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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