VanBasket Norway

Food Prices in Norway — October 2026

Name: Norway — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 October 2026

Current Index

177.2

vs World Average

+77.2%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 7 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 12 Oct 2026

$3.29

+86% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$6.85

+99% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$9.79

+66% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 12 Oct 2026

$3.08

+36% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source open receipts · updated 12 Oct 2026

$7.93
Water 1.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 12 Oct 2026

$7.81
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 12 Oct 2026

$19.77
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$73.06

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Julebrus uten sukker

Grans · 0,33 L

Rema 1000 Danmarksplass, Bergen 12 Oct

10.9 kr
Saft med smak av julebrus

Fun Light,Orkla

Rema 1000 Danmarksplass, Bergen 12 Oct

24.9 kr
Sombreros Cheese

MAARUD AS

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

49.9 kr
Potet Skruer

Maarud · 85g

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

29.9 kr
Holiday Potetgull Paprika- og Løksmak

Maarud

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

44.9 kr
Pom-Bear Paprika

Maarud · 90g

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

36.9 kr
Ost & Løk

MAARUD

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

46.9 kr
Cocio Classic Sjokomelk

Arla, Cocio · 400 ml

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

25.9 kr
Energy Drink Zero Sugar

Burn

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct deal

10 kr
Burn

Coca-Cola Company

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct deal

10 kr
SMÅGODT LØS VEKT

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

169 kr
APRICOSES

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

34.9 kr
CLEMENTINES

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

46.9 kr
White Citrus

Burn · 250 ml

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct deal

10 kr
Hundeposer 60stk Dogman

Dogman as

Bunnpris Damsgård, Bergen 16 Jun

29.9 kr
Samyang

samyang · 140g

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

34.9 kr
Buldak HOT Chicken Flavour Ramen Carbonara Flavour

Samyang · 130g

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

29.9 kr
Mr. Lee Nudler Med Kjøttsmak

Mr.Lee

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct deal

10 kr
Nudler med kyllingsmak

Mr Lee, Orkla

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct deal

10 kr
Ostepop

Unil as

Bunnpris Møllendalsbakken, Bergen 12 Oct

29.9 kr

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Norway is significantly more expensive — 77.2% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $532 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +1.8% over the year, as of August 2026

Aug 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Aug 2026

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), August 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Norway

Norway

177.2

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Israel 188.7 +88.7%

Iceland 165 +65%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Norway?

Yes, food in Norway is above average. The VanBasket Index is 177.2 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 77.2% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Norway per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Norway you can expect to spend around $532. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 177.2 (world = 100).

How does Norway compare to similar countries?

Norway has a VanBasket Index of 177.2. Similar or nearby countries: Israel, Iceland.

How often is the food price data for Norway updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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