Cost of Living in Norway
Summary of cost of living in Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $5,105.8 (48,390.8 kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,418.6 (13,445.2 kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Norway is, on average, 28.2% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Norway is, on average, 20.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 220.00 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 150.00 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 110.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 105.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 52.53 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 38.54 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 30.14 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 23.01 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 32.02 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 15.76 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 48.68 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 56.87 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 69.55 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 132.77 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 16.07 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 11.88 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 15.50 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 22.30 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.07 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 12.85 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 28.01 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 22.19 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 170.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 33.99 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 41.76 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 165.70 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 45.00 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 114.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 28.16 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 666.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.61 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 459,900.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 415,570.88 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,568.03 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 364.64 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 664.91 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 484.55 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 356.23 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 172.50 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,803.16 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 71,746.03 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,017.47 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 528.74 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,181.05 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,570.03 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,001.82 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,306.70 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 20,113.37 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 15,835.42 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,973.65 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,401.92 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 39,031.61 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.86 | |
Prices in Norway
This country had 3764 entries in the past 12 months by 370 different contributors.
Last update: 16 June 2026
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Last update: 16 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 96.4 | 40.9 | 71.1 | 97.4 | 100.6 | 113.7 | |
| Bergen | 93.2 | 29.6 | 64.2 | 95.9 | 102.3 | 132.7 | |
| Stavanger | 90.7 | 38.0 | 66.7 | 97.1 | 91.3 | 146.9 | |
| Trondheim | 90.7 | 30.5 | 63.2 | 95.9 | 94.4 | 128.3 |
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