Cost of Living in Stavanger

Summary of cost of living in Stavanger, Norway:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 23.93 € 13.05-43.51
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 104.43 € 65.27-174.05
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 13.05 € 10.88-20.02
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 9.57 € 8.62-10.44
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 8.70 € 8.53-11.31
Cappuccino (regular) 4.66 € 2.61-6.09
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 3.04 € 2.18-4.35
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.84 € 2.09-3.66
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 7.83 € 6.26-9.22
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.50 € 0.86-3.55
Rice (white), (1 lb) 1.34 € 0.59-2.37
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.73 € 2.09-4.18
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.93 € 3.55-6.32
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.45 € 4.74-7.11
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 10.72 € 4.42-15.79
Apples (1 lb) 1.40 € 0.99-1.66
Banana (1 lb) 1.01 € 0.75-1.38
Oranges (1 lb) 1.18 € 0.57-1.58
Tomato (1 lb) 1.83 € 0.79-2.37
Potato (1 lb) 0.82 € 0.59-1.18
Onion (1 lb) 1.17 € 0.95-1.42
Lettuce (1 head) 2.27 € 1.91-2.61
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.49 € 0.87-2.09
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 14.32 € 13.05-17.41
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.90 € 2.44-3.48
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.48 € 2.78-3.92
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 13.05 € 12.62-14.88
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.92 € 3.66-5.22
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 57.44 € 52.22-66.58
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 14.10 € 6.96-17.41
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.45 € 2.10-4.90
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 87.03 € 41.25-104.43
Gasoline (1 gallon) 7.07 € 6.52-7.91
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 29,589.25 € 27,848.70-34,810.88
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 28,179.41 € 26,108.16-30,459.52
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 163.61 € 104.43-348.11
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 37.66 € 21.67-43.43
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 70.48 € 39.16-104.43
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 45.25 € 30.46-85.29
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 30.46 € 30.46-30.46
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 14.79 € 13.05-26.11
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 291.87 € 261.08-348.11
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 11,197.50 € 3,132.98-21,756.80
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 97.18 € 60.92-130.54
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 47.57 € 24.37-87.03
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 101.95 € 65.27-121.84
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 151.57 € 104.43-182.76
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,269.15 € 1,044.33-1,392.44
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 993.56 € 870.27-1,218.38
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,099.53 € 1,566.49-2,610.82
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,566.49 € 1,218.38-2,175.68
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 464.89 € 323.40-646.80
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 319.02 € 242.55-525.53
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,595.46 €
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.51 3.80-5.65

Prices in Stavanger

This city had 266 entries in the past 12 months by 40 different contributors.
Last update: 18 May 2025
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3 Comments so far
Mohamed on Oct 15, 2021:
I've been offered NOK 41465 /monthly after tax. It is only me and my gf who works as well. is it Ok for living there?
DreeasDery on Jul 29, 2021:
I've been offered 59900 nok/month after tax. I have a wife and 1 child. Is it ok for a decent living there?
Swaz Ali on Oct 16, 2020:
Hello everyone,

I have been offered an exchange semester there for 6 month. how much money do you think will be enough to rent a room with private bathroom and the living expenses.

Thank you,
Sara