Travel budget and cost of living in Kongsberg (Norway) how much does a trip cost?

Kongsberg travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kongsberg

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kongsberg for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Kongsberg compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Kongsberg in 2024 is 17% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kongsberg in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Kongsberg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kongsberg

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 8.8 to $ 36)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 32/person
($ 27 to $ 59)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 14 to $ 17)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 7.9 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 12)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 3.1 to $ 4.5)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4.2/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 4.4)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.1/can
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 3.8/bottle
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)

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88% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kongsberg

1-star hotel

$ 85/night
($ 85 to $ 214)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 135/night
($ 84 to $ 194)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 75 to $ 258)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 93 to $ 226)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 135/night
($ 120 to $ 146)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 138/month
($ 86 to $ 197)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 134/month
($ 75 to $ 222)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 138/month
($ 93 to $ 185)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 137/month
($ 73 to $ 201)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 198/month
($ 82 to $ 335)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Kongsberg

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 11)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 6.3)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 8.4 to $ 16)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.2)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 5.3)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.6
($ 0.4 to $ 2.5)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kongsberg

Bus ticket

$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 14
($ 14 to $ 18)

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276% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Kongsberg

Cinema

$ 18/ticket
($ 11 to $ 26)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 27/hr
($ 24 to $ 32)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kongsberg

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 13 to $ 16)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 78
($ 45 to $ 89)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 32 to $ 53)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Oslo

$ 741
(fair price: $ 564)

London → Oslo

$ 101
(fair price: $ 76)

Edinburgh → Oslo

$ 178
(fair price: $ 143)

Los Angeles → Oslo

$ 735
(fair price: $ 624)

Manchester → Oslo

$ 169
(fair price: $ 119)

Dublin → Oslo

$ 167
(fair price: $ 132)