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

Molde travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Molde

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

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

Cost of living in Molde compared to Norway in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Molde in 2021 is 39% 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 Molde in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Molde by expense type

Restaurant budget in Molde

Lunch

$ 24/person
($ 24 to $ 30)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 30 to $ 53)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 9.3 to $ 20)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 10.6 for 500ml
($ 4.1 to $ 12)

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119% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Cappuccino

$ 5.5/cup
($ 4.1 to $ 5.9)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 4.2/can
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

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125% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 3/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Molde

2-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 67 to $ 121)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 133 to $ 169)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 249/night
($ 249 to $ 250)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Room with kitchen

$ 180/month
($ 168 to $ 192)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 152/month
($ 151 to $ 153)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 152/month
($ 126 to $ 192)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 181/month
($ 149 to $ 206)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Molde

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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142% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 5.6)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 12/kg
($ 9.9 to $ 13)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 9.2 to $ 17)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 3/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 3)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 2.9/salad
($ 1.8 to $ 2.9)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 2
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 30/kg
($ 24 to $ 54)

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139% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Molde

Bus ticket

$ 4.3/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 5.9)

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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 53/month
($ 51 to $ 54)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2)

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184% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 13
($ 9.3 to $ 13)

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285% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 46/24hrs
($ 4.8 to $ 199)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Molde

Electricity, water...

$ 222/month
($ 175 to $ 293)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 59/month
($ 48 to $ 79)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 876/month
( $ 876)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1333

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 760/month
( $ 760)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1070

Flat (centre)

$ 1804/month
($ 1610 to $ 1996)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1678/month
($ 1622 to $ 1734)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1695

Gym

$ 36/month
($ 30 to $ 58)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 343/month
($ 340 to $ 702)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 923

Private primary school

$ 3797/yr
($ 2921 to $ 9109)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15597

Leisure activity budget in Molde

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 16)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Molde

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 14)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 96
($ 59 to $ 106)

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116% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 64
($ 24 to $ 89)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 120
($ 71 to $ 188)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 141
($ 59 to $ 188)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Oslo

$ 120
(fair price: $ 72)

Manchester → Oslo

$ 168
(fair price: $ 138)

New York City → Oslo

$ 590
(fair price: $ 478)

Edinburgh → Oslo

$ 162
(fair price: $ 137)

Dublin → Oslo

$ 133
(fair price: $ 110)

Toronto (Ontario) → Oslo

$ 759
(fair price: $ 652)

Los Angeles → Oslo

$ 764
(fair price: $ 593)

Sydney → Oslo

$ 1455
(fair price: $ 1163)

Montreal → Oslo

$ 806
(fair price: $ 705)

Melbourne → Oslo

$ 1458
(fair price: $ 1185)

Perth → Oslo

$ 1404
(fair price: $ 1154)

Auckland → Oslo

$ 1888
(fair price: $ 1302)