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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

EURNOKUSD

United States vs. Norway - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.12 times less for grocery shopping in the United States than in Norway.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.31 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.42 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Norway.

6.31 EUR
2.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0% lower in Norway.

2.15 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.98 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 25.83 EUR (30.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

16.98 EUR
25.83 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.32 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 16.76 EUR (19.69 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

15.32 EUR
16.76 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.69 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 13.49 EUR (15.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Norway.

13.69 EUR
13.49 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.18 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 14.24 EUR (16.73 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 12% lower in Norway.

16.18 EUR
14.24 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Norway.

2.84 EUR
2.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.12 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.15 EUR (4.87 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Norway.

6.12 EUR
4.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.24 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 3.48 EUR (4.09 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in the United States.

3.24 EUR
3.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.27 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 32.4 EUR (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in the United States.

21.27 EUR
32.40 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.34 EUR (2.74 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Norway.

2.50 EUR
2.34 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 3.29 EUR (3.87 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23% lower in Norway.

4.27 EUR
3.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.61 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 11.43 EUR (13.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Norway.

14.61 EUR
11.43 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.26 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
1.93 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.22 EUR (2.61 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Norway.

3.41 EUR
2.22 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Norway.

4.87 EUR
2.84 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Norway.

3.18 EUR
2.04 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.04 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.96 EUR (3.48 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 58% lower in Norway.

7.04 EUR
2.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.64 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 26.23 EUR (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

7.64 EUR
26.23 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.42 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 4.22 EUR (4.96 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Norway.

5.42 EUR
4.22 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.32 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Norway.

2.12 EUR
1.97 EUR

Restaurant

EURNOKUSD

United States vs. Norway - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.09 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Norway.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.15 EUR (4.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Norway.

4.99 EUR
4.15 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.52 EUR (4.13 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

2.81 EUR
3.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.81 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 10.06 EUR (11.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United States.

6.81 EUR
10.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.22 EUR (10.83 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Norway.

10.22 EUR
9.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 12.57 EUR (14.76 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

10.22 EUR
12.57 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.18 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 100.55 EUR (118.11 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Norway.

119.18 EUR
100.55 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.13 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 20.95 EUR (24.61 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Norway.

22.13 EUR
20.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.72 EUR (3.19 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

2.17 EUR
2.72 EUR

Fuel

EURNOKUSD

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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.65 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.73 EUR

Transportation

EURNOKUSD

United States vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.38 times more for transportation in the United States than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.37 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 65.19 EUR (76.58 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 42% lower in Norway.

112.37 EUR
65.19 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.69 EUR (4.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United States.

2.47 EUR
3.69 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.76 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 34.98 EUR (41.09 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Norway.

35.76 EUR
34.98 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.57 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Norway.

1.85 EUR
1.34 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 8.38 EUR (9.84 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in the United States.

4.25 EUR
8.38 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURNOKUSD

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 17.03 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 15.08 EUR (17.72 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Norway.

17.03 EUR
15.08 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.31 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 46.72 EUR (54.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Norway.

134.31 EUR
46.72 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.34 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 24.21 EUR (28.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Norway.

55.34 EUR
24.21 EUR

Flats for rent

EURNOKUSD

United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.58 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 3454 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1420 EUR (1668.1 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Norway.

3 454 EUR
1 420 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 2165 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1189 EUR (1396.11 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Norway.

2 165 EUR
1 189 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 6999 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2232 EUR (2621.26 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Norway.

6 999 EUR
2 232 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 4450 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1774 EUR (2083.62 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Norway.

4 450 EUR
1 774 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.64 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 14775 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 8711 EUR (10232.29 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 41% lower in Norway.

14 775 EUR
8 711 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 10366 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6590 EUR (7741.01 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Norway.

10 366 EUR
6 590 EUR

Salary

EURNOKUSD

United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.27 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4380 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3447 EUR (4049.07 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 21.3% lower in Norway.

4 380 EUR
3 447 EUR

Hotels

EURNOKUSD

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

One star

88.3 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
82.6 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
132 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
150 EUR

Five stars

512 EUR
285 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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