Cost of living comparison

Oslo, Norway

compared to

New York City (NY), United States

New York City vs. Oslo Cost of Living Summary

New York City is 2.6 times more expensive than Oslo.

Restaurants: pay 2.2% more in New York City
Groceries: pay 42.3% more in New York City
Transportation: pay 4.3% more in New York City
Housing: pay 86.3% more in New York City
Childcare: pay 10.0 times more in New York City
Entertainment and Sports: pay 59.4% more in New York City
Clothing: pay 3.8% less in New York City

The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, transportation, and restaurants in New York City are more expensive than in Oslo. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in New York City.

New York City vs. Oslo Cost Breakdown

If you lived in New York City instead of Oslo, you would:

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pay 2.2% more for restaurants

	Oslo	New York City
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$21.80 NOK228.27	$30.00	+37.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.31 NOK128.88	$12.00	-2.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.63 NOK38.01	$3.22	-11.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.81 NOK29.46	$2.39	-15.2%
Average			+2.2%

Oslo vs. New York City - Cost of restaurants

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pay 42.3% more for groceries

	Oslo	New York City
Bread 1 loaf	$3.25 NOK34.06	$4.82	+48.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.40 NOK66.99	$8.52	+33.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.87 NOK82.37	$5.80	-26.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.50 NOK47.09	$5.06	+12.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.79 NOK71.12	$6.82	+0.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.44 NOK15.13	$3.25	+124.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.04 NOK10.85	$1.04
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.43 NOK14.97	$2.67	+86.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.19 NOK22.94	$2.70	+23.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.08 NOK11.31	$1.73	+60.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.04 NOK10.89	$1.66	+59.7%
Average			+42.3%

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pay 4.3% more for transportation

	Oslo	New York City
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$7.74 NOK81.10	$3.80	-50.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$81.47 NOK853.16	$132.50	+62.6%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$36,328.41 NOK380,449.39	$35,000.00	-3.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$20.53 NOK214.95	$22.40	+9.1%
Average			+4.3%

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pay 86.3% more for housing

	Oslo	New York City
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$52.77 NOK552.68	$68.20	+29.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,432.43 NOK15,001.12	$4,097.13	+186.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,135.26 NOK11,889.04	$2,883.17	+154.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$179.32 NOK1,877.94	$136.26	-24.0%
Average			+86.3%

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pay 10.0 times more for childcare

	Oslo	New York City
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$257.78 NOK2,699.61	$3,253.56	+1162.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,036.90 NOK84,166.50	$59,000.00	+634.1%
Average			+898.1%

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pay 59.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Oslo	New York City
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.99 NOK104.62	$9.00	-9.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.35 NOK45.55	$5.95	+36.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.53 NOK152.18	$17.00	+17.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.05 NOK482.25	$148.06	+221.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$15.21 NOK159.31	$20.00	+31.5%
Average			+59.4%

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pay 3.8% less for clothing

	Oslo	New York City
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$97.96 NOK1,025.93	$68.92	-29.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$49.61 NOK519.58	$45.62	-8.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$112.16 NOK1,174.56	$107.85	-3.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$133.33 NOK1,396.25	$168.36	+26.3%
Average			-3.8%

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