Studying in Norway vs. United States
Norway and United States are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,222 in Norway and €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Norway
Cheaper monthly living
Norway
Lower visa proof of funds
Norway
Side-by-side comparison
Norway
United States
Currency
NOK (kr)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.