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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.64 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.39 EUR (3.78 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Norway.

6.64 EUR
3.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.26 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.5 EUR (2.79 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

2.26 EUR
2.50 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.87 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 30.04 EUR (33.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United States.

17.87 EUR
30.04 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.13 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 19.49 EUR (21.75 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United States.

16.13 EUR
19.49 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.41 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 15.69 EUR (17.51 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in the United States.

14.41 EUR
15.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 17.03 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 16.57 EUR (18.49 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Norway.

17.03 EUR
16.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.99 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 3.27 EUR (3.65 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

2.99 EUR
3.27 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.82 EUR (5.38 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Norway.

6.44 EUR
4.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 4.05 EUR (4.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United States.

3.41 EUR
4.05 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.4 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 34.11 EUR (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

22.40 EUR
34.11 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.72 EUR (3.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

2.63 EUR
2.72 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.49 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 3.83 EUR (4.27 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Norway.

4.49 EUR
3.83 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.38 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 13.3 EUR (14.84 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Norway.

15.38 EUR
13.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.24 EUR (2.5 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in the United States.

1.43 EUR
2.24 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.59 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (2.88 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Norway.

3.59 EUR
2.58 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.13 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.3 EUR (3.69 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Norway.

5.13 EUR
3.30 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.35 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.64 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Norway.

3.35 EUR
2.37 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.41 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 3.44 EUR (3.84 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Norway.

7.41 EUR
3.44 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.05 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 27.61 EUR (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in the United States.

8.05 EUR
27.61 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.71 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 4.91 EUR (5.48 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 14% lower in Norway.

5.71 EUR
4.91 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.56 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the United States.

2.23 EUR
2.29 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDNOK

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.25 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.83 EUR (5.39 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 8% lower in Norway.

5.25 EUR
4.83 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.96 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.09 EUR (4.56 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in the United States.

2.96 EUR
4.09 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.17 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 11.7 EUR (13.05 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in the United States.

7.17 EUR
11.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.76 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 10.72 EUR (11.96 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Norway.

10.76 EUR
10.72 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.76 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 14.62 EUR (16.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the United States.

10.76 EUR
14.62 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 125.48 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 116.95 EUR (130.49 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Norway.

125.48 EUR
116.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.3 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 24.37 EUR (27.19 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

23.30 EUR
24.37 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.29 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 3.16 EUR (3.53 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

2.29 EUR
3.16 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDNOK

United States vs. Norway - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.08 times less for fuel in the United States than in Norway.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (1.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
1.73 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.83 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.82 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Norway - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.25 times more for transportation in the United States than in Norway.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.3 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 75.82 EUR (84.6 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Norway.

118.30 EUR
75.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.6 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 4.29 EUR (4.78 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in the United States.

2.60 EUR
4.29 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 37.64 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 40.69 EUR (45.4 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United States.

37.64 EUR
40.69 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.94 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.74 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Norway.

1.94 EUR
1.56 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.47 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 9.75 EUR (10.87 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in the United States.

4.47 EUR
9.75 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 17.92 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 17.54 EUR (19.57 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Norway.

17.92 EUR
17.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 141.4 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 54.34 EUR (60.63 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Norway.

141.40 EUR
54.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.26 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 28.16 EUR (31.41 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Norway.

58.26 EUR
28.16 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDNOK

United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.34 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 3637 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1652 EUR (1842.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Norway.

3 637 EUR
1 652 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 2279 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1382 EUR (1542.43 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Norway.

2 279 EUR
1 382 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 7368 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2596 EUR (2895.98 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Norway.

7 368 EUR
2 596 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 4684 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2063 EUR (2301.99 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 56% lower in Norway.

4 684 EUR
2 063 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.49 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 15555 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 10132 EUR (11304.66 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Norway.

15 555 EUR
10 132 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 10913 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 7665 EUR (8552.29 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Norway.

10 913 EUR
7 665 EUR

Salary

EURUSDNOK

United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.15 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4611 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 4009 EUR (4473.42 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 13.1% lower in Norway.

4 611 EUR
4 009 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDNOK

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

One star

93 EUR
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Two stars

131 EUR
87 EUR

Three stars

175 EUR
139 EUR

Four stars

226 EUR
158 EUR

Five stars

539 EUR
300 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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