Cost of Living in Norway
Summary of cost of living in Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,562.1$ (47,602.8kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,281.7$ (13,373.9kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Norway is, on average, 16.4% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Norway is, on average, 33.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.04 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 95.84 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.61 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.45 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.58 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.82 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.34 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.28 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.93 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.42 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.28 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.20 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.53 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.75 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.47 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.10 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.42 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.04 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.61 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.11 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.77 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.27 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.05 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.85 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.03 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 74.75 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 11.74 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.70 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 51.75 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.82 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,501.27 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,599.02 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 235.31 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 37.21 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 59.32 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.87 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.79 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.33 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 289.58 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,286.64 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 93.26 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.93 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.66 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 144.73 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,233.63 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 944.44 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,935.68 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,500.87 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 661.44 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 442.84 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,536.82 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.51 |
Prices in Norway
This country had 4469 entries in the past 12 months by 537 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 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 | 82.1 | 36.5 | 62.2 | 85.9 | 85.3 | 122.2 | |
| Trondheim | 81.2 | 29.8 | 58.7 | 81.6 | 82.2 | 128.9 | |
| Bergen | 79.1 | 27.2 | 56.4 | 84.0 | 83.5 | 118.6 |
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