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

Molde travel budget

Molde: calculate your travel budget

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 United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Molde in 2025 is 20% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Molde by expense type

Restaurant budget in Molde

Lunch

$ 23/person
($ 13 to $ 50)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 56/person
($ 41 to $ 61)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 13)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 9.3 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 10)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.8 to $ 4.6)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 5.4/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 3.8/can
($ 3 to $ 5)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 3.4/bottle
($ 2.8 to $ 3.9)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Molde

1-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 60 to $ 177)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 133/night
($ 75 to $ 227)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 50 to $ 246)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 240/night
($ 94 to $ 767)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 157/night
($ 48 to $ 366)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 563

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 106/month
($ 60 to $ 177)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 193/month
($ 50 to $ 591)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 186/month
($ 118 to $ 307)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 142/month
($ 84 to $ 239)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Family room

$ 235/month
($ 57 to $ 667)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Molde

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.3)

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93% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 3.1)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 3.8/kg
( $ 3.8)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
( $ 3)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 17/kg
( $ 17)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
( $ 2.6)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 5.4/kg
( $ 5.4)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 1.5/kg
( $ 1.5)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 2.9
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Molde

Bus ticket

$ 4.2/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 4.6)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2.3/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.7)

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120% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 12
($ 10 to $ 32)

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183% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 75/24hrs
($ 52 to $ 103)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Molde

Cinema

$ 17/ticket
($ 16 to $ 17)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Molde

Cigarettes

$ 19/pack
( $ 19)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 111
($ 62 to $ 123)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 47
($ 26 to $ 83)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Oslo

$ 130
(fair price: $ 106)

Manchester → Oslo

$ 181
(fair price: $ 133)

Edinburgh → Oslo

$ 222
(fair price: $ 191)

Montreal → Oslo

$ 843
(fair price: $ 789)

Los Angeles → Oslo

$ 814
(fair price: $ 686)

New York City → Oslo

$ 797
(fair price: $ 608)