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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

PLNEURUSDNOK

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 26.96 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.4 PLN (3.41 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54% lower in Norway.

26.96 PLN
12.40 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.17 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 9.15 PLN (2.51 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Norway.

9.17 PLN
9.15 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.56 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 110 PLN (30.23 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34% lower in the United States.

72.56 PLN
110.00 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.5 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 71.38 PLN (19.62 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in the United States.

65.50 PLN
71.38 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.51 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 57.46 PLN (15.79 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Norway.

58.51 PLN
57.46 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.14 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 60.67 PLN (16.67 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Norway.

69.14 PLN
60.67 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.15 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 11.96 PLN (3.29 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Norway.

12.15 PLN
11.96 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.16 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.66 PLN (4.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Norway.

26.16 PLN
17.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.86 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 14.84 PLN (4.08 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in the United States.

13.86 PLN
14.84 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.93 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 138.49 PLN (38.06 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the United States.

90.93 PLN
138.49 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.7 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 9.95 PLN (2.73 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7% lower in Norway.

10.70 PLN
9.95 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.23 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 14.02 PLN (3.85 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Norway.

18.23 PLN
14.02 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.44 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 48.7 PLN (13.38 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22% lower in Norway.

62.44 PLN
48.70 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.79 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 8.21 PLN (2.26 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in the United States.

5.79 PLN
8.21 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.59 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 9.46 PLN (2.6 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Norway.

14.59 PLN
9.46 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.81 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.1 PLN (3.32 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Norway.

20.81 PLN
12.10 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.61 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 8.68 PLN (2.38 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Norway.

13.61 PLN
8.68 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.09 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 12.61 PLN (3.47 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Norway.

30.09 PLN
12.61 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.68 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 112.11 PLN (30.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the United States.

32.68 PLN
112.11 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.18 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 17.99 PLN (4.94 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Norway.

23.18 PLN
17.99 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.06 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 8.39 PLN (2.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Norway.

9.06 PLN
8.39 PLN

Restaurant

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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 21.32 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 17.68 PLN (4.86 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Norway.

21.32 PLN
17.68 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.01 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 14.98 PLN (4.12 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the United States.

12.01 PLN
14.98 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.11 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 42.83 PLN (11.77 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United States.

29.11 PLN
42.83 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.66 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 39.26 PLN (10.79 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Norway.

43.66 PLN
39.26 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.66 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 53.53 PLN (14.71 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in the United States.

43.66 PLN
53.53 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 509.42 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 428.27 PLN (117.7 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Norway.

509.42 PLN
428.27 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.61 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 89.22 PLN (24.52 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Norway.

94.61 PLN
89.22 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.28 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 11.58 PLN (3.18 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

9.28 PLN
11.58 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURUSDNOK

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 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 7.03 PLN (1.93 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

3.58 PLN
7.03 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 7.39 PLN (2.03 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the United States.

3.38 PLN
7.39 PLN

Transportation

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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 480.31 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 277.66 PLN (76.31 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Norway.

480.31 PLN
277.66 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.55 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 15.7 PLN (4.32 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in the United States.

10.55 PLN
15.70 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.83 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 149 PLN (40.95 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Norway.

152.83 PLN
149.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.9 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 5.71 PLN (1.57 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Norway.

7.90 PLN
5.71 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.16 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 35.69 PLN (9.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

18.16 PLN
35.69 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNEURUSDNOK

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 72.77 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 64.24 PLN (17.65 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Norway.

72.77 PLN
64.24 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 574.08 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 199 PLN (54.69 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Norway.

574.08 PLN
199.00 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 236.52 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 103.1 PLN (28.33 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Norway.

236.52 PLN
103.10 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNEURUSDNOK

United States vs. Norway - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.59 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 14765 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 6048 PLN (1662.24 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 59% lower in Norway.

14 765 PLN
6 048 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 9254 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 5062 PLN (1391.21 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Norway.

9 254 PLN
5 062 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 29916 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 9505 PLN (2612.05 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Norway.

29 916 PLN
9 505 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 19018 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 7555 PLN (2076.3 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Norway.

19 018 PLN
7 555 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Norway - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.65 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 63151 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 37102 PLN (10196.34 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Norway.

63 151 PLN
37 102 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 44306 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 28069 PLN (7713.81 USD) in Norway. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Norway.

44 306 PLN
28 069 PLN

Salary

PLNEURUSDNOK

United States vs. Norway - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.28 times higher than in Norway.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18722 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 14682 PLN (4034.84 USD) in Norway. The average salary is 21.6% lower in Norway.

18 722 PLN
14 682 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURUSDNOK

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

One star

377 PLN
-

Two stars

532 PLN
353 PLN

Three stars

710 PLN
566 PLN

Four stars

918 PLN
641 PLN

Five stars

2 187 PLN
1 217 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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