Prices and Cost of Living in Norway

Food and beverage prices in Norway

Popular food products found on store shelves in Norway include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 23.98 NOK (2.18 USD) for a kilo of onions to 279 NOK (25.32 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 30.85 NOK (2.8 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 34.01 NOK (3.09 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 20.9 NOK (1.9 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 28.28 NOK (2.57 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 22.17 NOK (2.01 USD). Dairy prices in Norway, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 20.63 NOK (1.87 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 119 NOK (10.79 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 136 NOK (12.38 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 39.41 NOK (3.58 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 36.1 NOK (3.28 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Norway vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 44.75 NOK (4.06 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 30.16 NOK (2.74 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 120 NOK (10.9 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 1065 NOK (96.71 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 200 NOK (18.16 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Norway?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 39 NOK (3.54 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 814 NOK (73.92 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 100 NOK (9.08 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 15 NOK (1.36 USD).

Fuel prices in Norway

Average fuel prices in Norway are 23.06 NOK (2.09 USD) per liter of gasoline and 22.85 NOK (2.08 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norway?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Norway varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 11883 NOK (1079 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 13694 NOK (1244 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 91740 NOK (8331 USD) per square meter.