This seems to be about actual consumption that has not been adjusted for government subsidies. If country A subsidizes services such as education, childcare, and healthcare more than country B, household spending is going to be lower there. A better comparison would either ignore spending in commonly subsidized categories or include government subsidies in household spending.

A quick reality check: Norway would be one of the wealthiest US states, both by nominal figures and after adjusting for purchasing power. If your comparison says something else, you are probably doing something wrong.