Cost of Living in Norway
Summary of cost of living in Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 100,703.8Kč (47,661.2kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 28,272.2Kč (13,380.7kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Norway is, on average, 17.3% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Norway is, on average, 33.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 485.97 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,112.91 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 310.60 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 232.42 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 211.29 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 106.71 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 72.82 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 59.94 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 182.14 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 65.09 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 31.18 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 95.12 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 115.29 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 145.31 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 280.88 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 32.58 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 24.42 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 31.33 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 45.15 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 22.92 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 25.23 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 57.77 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 46.72 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 358.14 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 72.06 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 89.51 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 327.50 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 88.74 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,643.84 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 269.40 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 60.36 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1,162.10 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 172.39 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 781,775.95 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 830,917.58 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,155.20 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 821.32 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,310.76 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,035.32 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 721.68 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 338.07 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,325.99 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 160,647.94 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,084.34 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,105.92 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,400.46 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,198.79 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 27,274.12 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 21,001.63 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 42,850.65 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 33,307.11 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 14,659.61 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 9,825.73 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 78,319.07 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.52 |
Prices in Norway
This country had 4549 entries in the past 12 months by 539 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
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Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Norway
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Oslo | 82.4 | 36.3 | 62.0 | 85.6 | 87.0 | 125.8 | |
| Trondheim | 81.7 | 29.6 | 58.7 | 81.8 | 83.0 | 142.4 | |
| Bergen | 79.8 | 26.9 | 56.4 | 84.3 | 84.8 | 122.8 |
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