Cost of Living in Norway
Summary of cost of living in Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 17,689.6zł (47,707.9kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 4,963.6zł (13,386.5kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Norway is, on average, 20.8% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Norway is, on average, 31.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 85.28 zł | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 370.79 zł | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 55.25 zł | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 40.79 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 37.08 zł | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 18.68 zł | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 12.82 zł | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 10.50 zł | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 31.98 zł | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 11.41 zł | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 5.48 zł | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 16.68 zł | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 20.28 zł | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 25.49 zł | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 49.81 zł | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.72 zł | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 4.28 zł | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.50 zł | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 7.91 zł | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 4.02 zł | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 4.43 zł | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 10.11 zł | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 8.21 zł | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 62.85 zł | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 12.63 zł | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.71 zł | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 57.47 zł | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.57 zł | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 288.47 zł | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 46.35 zł | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 10.59 zł | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.23 zł | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 30.25 zł | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 137,191.93 zł | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 145,815.68 zł | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 904.67 zł | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 143.72 zł | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 230.02 zł | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 182.65 zł | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 126.65 zł | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 59.33 zł | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,105.15 zł | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 30,102.25 zł | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 367.29 zł | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 193.96 zł | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 423.81 zł | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 561.95 zł | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,795.06 zł | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,692.88 zł | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,523.23 zł | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,816.75 zł | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,565.92 zł | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,734.72 zł | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,762.41 zł | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.53 |
Prices in Norway
This country had 4626 entries in the past 12 months by 556 different contributors.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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 | 85.7 | 37.2 | 64.1 | 88.5 | 92.5 | 127.6 | |
| Trondheim | 84.9 | 30.4 | 60.6 | 84.2 | 88.3 | 141.6 | |
| Bergen | 83.0 | 27.5 | 58.3 | 86.8 | 90.8 | 122.0 |
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