Cost of Living in Norway
Summary of cost of living in Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,081.9$ (48,472.7kr), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,412.3$ (13,471.1kr), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Norway is, on average, 28.8% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Norway is, on average, 21.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 225.00 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) | 51.59 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 37.92 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 29.83 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 22.80 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 31.53 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 15.12 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 46.50 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 56.41 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 69.61 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 140.18 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.98 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 11.83 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 15.25 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 22.04 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.11 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 12.34 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 27.80 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 22.07 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 160.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 34.04 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 42.00 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 165.00 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 44.00 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) | 21.56 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) | 411,432.91 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,596.93 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 368.42 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 655.17 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 478.71 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 351.85 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 170.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,834.70 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) | 1,012.24 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 523.47 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,160.16 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,536.04 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,125.86 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,309.58 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 20,535.63 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 16,343.79 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,633.31 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,740.71 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 38,611.85 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.94 | |
Prices in Norway
This country had 3428 entries in the past 12 months by 317 different contributors.
Last update: 12 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 12 February 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 | 40.7 | 71.0 | 97.2 | 105.7 | 118.7 | |
| Trondheim | 92.8 | 30.9 | 64.6 | 98.6 | 96.8 | 128.4 | |
| Bergen | 91.8 | 29.9 | 63.6 | 92.8 | 103.9 | 129.8 | |
| Stavanger | 89.3 | 38.6 | 66.3 | 94.1 | 95.5 | 139.9 |
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