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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

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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 5.84 USD in the United States and 2.68 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Norway.

5.84 USD
2.68 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 1.98 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Norway.

2.39 USD
1.98 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 26.41 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United States.

20.99 USD
26.41 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 15.16 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Norway.

18.00 USD
15.16 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 12.91 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Norway.

17.42 USD
12.91 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 14.21 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Norway.

16.00 USD
14.21 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 3.07 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Norway.

3.21 USD
3.07 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.73 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Norway.

4.74 USD
3.73 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 3.92 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Norway.

3.93 USD
3.92 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
38.06 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 2.29 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Norway.

2.84 USD
2.29 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 3.22 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Norway.

4.27 USD
3.22 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 11.25 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Norway.

16.71 USD
11.25 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 1.95 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United States.

1.25 USD
1.95 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 2.27 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Norway.

3.90 USD
2.27 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 2.63 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Norway.

5.33 USD
2.63 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 1.92 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Norway.

4.26 USD
1.92 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 2.92 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Norway.

8.22 USD
2.92 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
30.81 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 3.42 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Norway.

6.25 USD
3.42 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 2.1 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 16% lower in Norway.

2.50 USD
2.10 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.04 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 4.24 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Norway.

5.22 USD
4.24 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 2.86 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in the United States.

2.80 USD
2.86 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 9.47 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United States.

8.00 USD
9.47 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

10.00 USD
9.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 11.37 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Norway.

12.00 USD
11.37 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 100.89 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.

100.00 USD
100.89 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 18.95 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Norway.

25.00 USD
18.95 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 2.63 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United States.

2.20 USD
2.63 USD

Fuel

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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 1.09 USD in the United States and 2.08 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in the United States.

1.09 USD
2.08 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 2.09 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 56% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
2.09 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.21 times more for transportation in the United States than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 77.11 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Norway.

129.00 USD
77.11 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 3.69 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United States.

2.75 USD
3.69 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 47.36 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United States.

30.00 USD
47.36 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 1.42 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Norway.

1.86 USD
1.42 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 9.47 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in the United States.

4.50 USD
9.47 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 15.11 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Norway.

18.00 USD
15.11 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 41.37 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Norway.

98.26 USD
41.37 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 28.36 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Norway.

38.00 USD
28.36 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.84 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 3800 USD in the United States and 1297 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Norway.

3 800 USD
1 297 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 1126 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Norway.

2 380 USD
1 126 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 2059 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 71% lower in Norway.

7 094 USD
2 059 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 1630 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Norway.

4 107 USD
1 630 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.6 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 14278 USD in the United States and 8690 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Norway.

14 278 USD
8 690 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 6076 USD in Norway. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Norway.

9 275 USD
6 076 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.62 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 3708 USD in Norway. The average salary is 38.2% lower in Norway.

5 997 USD
3 708 USD

Hotels

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

One star

110 USD
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Two stars

165 USD
174 USD

Three stars

223 USD
194 USD

Four stars

287 USD
223 USD

Five stars

551 USD
748 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels • Norway: 19 cities, 245 hotels

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