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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.44 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.11 EUR (3.57 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Norway.

6.44 EUR
3.11 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.19 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.64 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

2.19 EUR
2.29 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.33 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 27.55 EUR (31.69 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the United States.

17.33 EUR
27.55 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.65 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 17.88 EUR (20.56 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the United States.

15.65 EUR
17.88 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.98 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 14.39 EUR (16.55 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in the United States.

13.98 EUR
14.39 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.52 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 15.19 EUR (17.48 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Norway.

16.52 EUR
15.19 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.9 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.45 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

2.90 EUR
3.00 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.25 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.42 EUR (5.09 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Norway.

6.25 EUR
4.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.31 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 3.72 EUR (4.28 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United States.

3.31 EUR
3.72 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.72 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 33.09 EUR (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in the United States.

21.72 EUR
33.09 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.56 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.87 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Norway.

2.56 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.36 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 3.51 EUR (4.04 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Norway.

4.36 EUR
3.51 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.92 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 12.2 EUR (14.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Norway.

14.92 EUR
12.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.06 EUR (2.36 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 33% lower in the United States.

1.38 EUR
2.06 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.49 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.73 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Norway.

3.49 EUR
2.37 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.97 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.03 EUR (3.49 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39% lower in Norway.

4.97 EUR
3.03 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.25 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.5 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Norway.

3.25 EUR
2.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.19 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.16 EUR (3.63 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Norway.

7.19 EUR
3.16 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.81 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 26.78 EUR (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in the United States.

7.81 EUR
26.78 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.54 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (5.18 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Norway.

5.54 EUR
4.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.42 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Norway.

2.16 EUR
2.10 EUR

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 5.09 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.43 EUR (5.09 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 13% lower in Norway.

5.09 EUR
4.43 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.87 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.75 EUR (4.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in the United States.

2.87 EUR
3.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.95 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 10.73 EUR (12.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United States.

6.95 EUR
10.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.43 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.83 EUR (11.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Norway.

10.43 EUR
9.83 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.43 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 13.41 EUR (15.42 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United States.

10.43 EUR
13.41 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 121.7 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 107.25 EUR (123.38 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Norway.

121.70 EUR
107.25 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.6 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 22.34 EUR (25.7 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Norway.

22.60 EUR
22.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.22 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.9 EUR (3.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in the United States.

2.22 EUR
2.90 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDNOK

United States vs. Norway - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.06 times less for fuel in the United States than in Norway.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.68 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.76 EUR (2.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.76 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.32 times more for transportation in the United States than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.75 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 69.54 EUR (79.99 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Norway.

114.75 EUR
69.54 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.52 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.93 EUR (4.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United States.

2.52 EUR
3.93 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.51 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 37.32 EUR (42.92 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.

36.51 EUR
37.32 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.89 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.65 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Norway.

1.89 EUR
1.43 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.34 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 8.94 EUR (10.28 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in the United States.

4.34 EUR
8.94 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 17.39 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 16.09 EUR (18.51 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Norway.

17.39 EUR
16.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 137.15 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 49.84 EUR (57.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Norway.

137.15 EUR
49.84 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.51 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 25.82 EUR (29.7 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Norway.

56.51 EUR
25.82 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.47 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 3527 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1515 EUR (1742.45 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 57% lower in Norway.

3 527 EUR
1 515 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 2211 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1268 EUR (1458.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Norway.

2 211 EUR
1 268 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 7147 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2380 EUR (2738.08 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Norway.

7 147 EUR
2 380 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 4544 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1892 EUR (2176.48 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Norway.

4 544 EUR
1 892 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.57 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 15087 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 9292 EUR (10688.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Norway.

15 087 EUR
9 292 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 10585 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 7029 EUR (8086 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Norway.

10 585 EUR
7 029 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.22 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4473 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3677 EUR (4229.52 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 17.8% lower in Norway.

4 473 EUR
3 677 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDNOK

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

One star

90.2 EUR
-

Two stars

127 EUR
84.4 EUR

Three stars

170 EUR
135 EUR

Four stars

219 EUR
153 EUR

Five stars

522 EUR
291 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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