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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 1.04 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Norway.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.18 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.43 EUR (2.74 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Norway.

5.18 EUR
2.43 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Norway.

2.12 EUR
1.80 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.61 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 23.97 EUR (27.04 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United States.

18.61 EUR
23.97 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.96 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 13.76 EUR (15.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Norway.

15.96 EUR
13.76 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.44 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 11.72 EUR (13.22 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Norway.

15.44 EUR
11.72 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.18 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 12.9 EUR (14.55 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 9% lower in Norway.

14.18 EUR
12.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.79 EUR (3.14 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Norway.

2.85 EUR
2.79 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.2 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.39 EUR (3.82 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Norway.

4.20 EUR
3.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.48 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 3.56 EUR (4.01 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.

3.48 EUR
3.56 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.16 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 33.74 EUR (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

22.16 EUR
33.74 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 2.08 EUR (2.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Norway.

2.52 EUR
2.08 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.79 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 2.92 EUR (3.3 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23% lower in Norway.

3.79 EUR
2.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.81 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.22 EUR (11.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 31% lower in Norway.

14.81 EUR
10.22 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in the United States.

1.11 EUR
1.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.46 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 2.06 EUR (2.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Norway.

3.46 EUR
2.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.73 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.69 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Norway.

4.73 EUR
2.38 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.78 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (1.97 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54% lower in Norway.

3.78 EUR
1.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.29 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.65 EUR (2.99 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Norway.

7.29 EUR
2.65 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.96 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 27.31 EUR (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

7.96 EUR
27.31 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.54 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.1 EUR (3.5 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 44% lower in Norway.

5.54 EUR
3.10 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.22 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.15 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 14% lower in Norway.

2.22 EUR
1.91 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDNOK

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.63 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.85 EUR (4.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Norway.

4.63 EUR
3.85 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.48 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.59 EUR (2.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in the United States.

2.48 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.09 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 8.6 EUR (9.7 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United States.

7.09 EUR
8.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.87 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 8.17 EUR (9.21 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Norway.

8.87 EUR
8.17 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.64 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 10.32 EUR (11.64 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 3% lower in Norway.

10.64 EUR
10.32 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.66 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 91.58 EUR (103.3 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

88.66 EUR
91.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.16 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 17.2 EUR (19.4 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Norway.

22.16 EUR
17.20 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.69 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

1.95 EUR
2.39 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDNOK

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 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.64 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (1.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.75 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.18 times more for transportation in the United States than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.37 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 70 EUR (78.96 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Norway.

114.37 EUR
70.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.44 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.35 EUR (3.78 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in the United States.

2.44 EUR
3.35 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 43 EUR (48.5 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in the United States.

26.60 EUR
43.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.45 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Norway.

1.65 EUR
1.29 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.99 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 8.6 EUR (9.7 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in the United States.

3.99 EUR
8.60 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 15.96 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 13.72 EUR (15.47 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 14% lower in Norway.

15.96 EUR
13.72 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 87.11 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 37.55 EUR (42.36 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Norway.

87.11 EUR
37.55 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.69 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 25.74 EUR (29.04 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Norway.

33.69 EUR
25.74 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDNOK

United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.78 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 3369 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1178 EUR (1328.26 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 65% lower in Norway.

3 369 EUR
1 178 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 2110 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1022 EUR (1152.61 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Norway.

2 110 EUR
1 022 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 6289 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1869 EUR (2108.65 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Norway.

6 289 EUR
1 869 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 3642 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1479 EUR (1668.64 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Norway.

3 642 EUR
1 479 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.56 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 12658 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7889 EUR (8898.54 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Norway.

12 658 EUR
7 889 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 8223 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5516 EUR (6221.91 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Norway.

8 223 EUR
5 516 EUR

Salary

EURUSDNOK

United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.58 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5317 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3366 EUR (3796.93 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 36.7% lower in Norway.

5 317 EUR
3 366 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDNOK

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

One star

92 EUR
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Two stars

130 EUR
86 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
138 EUR

Four stars

224 EUR
156 EUR

Five stars

533 EUR
297 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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