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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.73 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.46 PLN (3.45 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Norway.

26.73 PLN
12.46 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.09 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

9.09 PLN
9.19 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.94 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 110.54 PLN (30.64 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in the United States.

71.94 PLN
110.54 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.94 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 71.73 PLN (19.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the United States.

64.94 PLN
71.73 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.01 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 57.74 PLN (16 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Norway.

58.01 PLN
57.74 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.55 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 60.97 PLN (16.9 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Norway.

68.55 PLN
60.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.05 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 12.02 PLN (3.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Norway.

12.05 PLN
12.02 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.94 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.74 PLN (4.92 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Norway.

25.94 PLN
17.74 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.75 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 14.92 PLN (4.13 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

13.75 PLN
14.92 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.16 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 137.31 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

90.16 PLN
137.31 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 10 PLN (2.77 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Norway.

10.61 PLN
10.00 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.07 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 14.09 PLN (3.91 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22% lower in Norway.

18.07 PLN
14.09 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.91 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 48.94 PLN (13.56 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Norway.

61.91 PLN
48.94 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.74 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 8.25 PLN (2.29 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in the United States.

5.74 PLN
8.25 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.47 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 9.51 PLN (2.64 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Norway.

14.47 PLN
9.51 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.64 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.16 PLN (3.37 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Norway.

20.64 PLN
12.16 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.49 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 8.72 PLN (2.42 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Norway.

13.49 PLN
8.72 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.84 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 12.67 PLN (3.51 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Norway.

29.84 PLN
12.67 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.4 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 111.15 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

32.40 PLN
111.15 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.98 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 18.08 PLN (5.01 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Norway.

22.98 PLN
18.08 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.98 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 8.44 PLN (2.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 6% lower in Norway.

8.98 PLN
8.44 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.08 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.14 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 17.77 PLN (4.92 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Norway.

21.14 PLN
17.77 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.91 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 15.05 PLN (4.17 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United States.

11.91 PLN
15.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.86 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 43.04 PLN (11.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

28.86 PLN
43.04 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.29 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 39.45 PLN (10.94 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Norway.

43.29 PLN
39.45 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.29 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 53.8 PLN (14.91 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in the United States.

43.29 PLN
53.80 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 505.07 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 430.36 PLN (119.29 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Norway.

505.07 PLN
430.36 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.8 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 89.66 PLN (24.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Norway.

93.80 PLN
89.66 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.2 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 11.64 PLN (3.23 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 21% lower in the United States.

9.20 PLN
11.64 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDNOKEUR

United States vs. Norway - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.07 times less for fuel in the United States than in Norway.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 6.97 PLN (1.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

3.55 PLN
6.97 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.35 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 7.32 PLN (2.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in the United States.

3.35 PLN
7.32 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDNOKEUR

United States vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.37 times more for transportation in the United States than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 476.21 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 279.02 PLN (77.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Norway.

476.21 PLN
279.02 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.46 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 15.78 PLN (4.37 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in the United States.

10.46 PLN
15.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.52 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 149.73 PLN (41.5 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Norway.

151.52 PLN
149.73 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.83 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 5.74 PLN (1.59 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Norway.

7.83 PLN
5.74 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 35.86 PLN (9.94 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in the United States.

18.00 PLN
35.86 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDNOKEUR

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 72.15 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 64.55 PLN (17.89 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Norway.

72.15 PLN
64.55 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 569.18 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 199.97 PLN (55.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Norway.

569.18 PLN
199.97 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 234.5 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 103.61 PLN (28.72 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Norway.

234.50 PLN
103.61 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDNOKEUR

United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.56 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 14639 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 6078 PLN (1684.76 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Norway.

14 639 PLN
6 078 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 9175 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 5087 PLN (1410.05 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Norway.

9 175 PLN
5 087 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 29660 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 9551 PLN (2647.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Norway.

29 660 PLN
9 551 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 18856 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 7592 PLN (2104.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Norway.

18 856 PLN
7 592 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.63 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 62612 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 37283 PLN (10334.45 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Norway.

62 612 PLN
37 283 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 43927 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 28206 PLN (7818.3 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Norway.

43 927 PLN
28 206 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDNOKEUR

United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.26 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18562 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 14754 PLN (4089.49 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 20.5% lower in Norway.

18 562 PLN
14 754 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDNOKEUR

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

One star

374 PLN
-

Two stars

528 PLN
350 PLN

Three stars

704 PLN
561 PLN

Four stars

910 PLN
635 PLN

Five stars

2 168 PLN
1 207 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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