Cost of Living in Bergen
Summary about cost of living in Bergen, Norway:
- Family of four estimated monthly costs are 4,735.89$ (38,966.22kr) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,315.13$ (10,820.74kr) without rent.
- Bergen is 4.78% more expensive than New York (without rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bergen is, on average, 62.09% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 180.00 kr | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 kr | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 110.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 92.50 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 80.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 44.62 kr | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 26.28 kr | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 22.09 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 67.79 kr | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 24.19 kr | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 8.48 kr | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 37.84 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 47.26 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 49.27 kr | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 119.19 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.73 kr | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 10.43 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.47 kr | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.17 kr | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.33 kr | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8.46 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 21.22 kr | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 17.57 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 135.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 31.31 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 36.89 kr | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 130.00 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 39.00 kr | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 790.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 90.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 19.31 kr | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 720.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 61.80 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 300,000.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 335,644.10 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,789.79 kr | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.88 kr | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 499.40 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 446.94 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 300.98 kr | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 140.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,155.00 kr | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 43,057.50 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 890.44 kr | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 377.18 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,043.06 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,299.85 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 10,052.63 kr | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 7,687.50 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 15,791.67 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 13,077.31 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,161.24 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,416.74 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 31,283.08 kr | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.47 |
Prices in Bergen
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Last update: May 2021
Last update: May 2021
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Leave a comment:3 Comments so far
Stan Logan
on Jan 02, 2020:
I am interested in retiring to a small to midsize town in Norway. Any suggestions? I know it is expensive to live there. Have friends who have lived there for decades. How much does a retired single person need to live comfortably in Norway?
Jack
on Oct 18, 2018:
I am retired so my transportation cost are only 535 kr/month. Unlimited transportation on local bus and city trains within about a 10 mile radius of Bergen city center. Exceptionally cheap. Double that for working folk. Most of the figures posted about bergen are a little high but do reflect a fairly high level of living standard. You can find almost everything on that list fo less. I have paid 40 kr for a beer which is the lowest. 60 kr is more like the average. The exchange rat right now is just over 8 kr to 1 $. I live about 32 kilometers from city center and spend on the average of 20,000 US per month minus rent. You can find places to rent outside of Bergen for as little as 4000 kr per month. I now pay 7000 kr a month for a two bedroom flat outside the city. If you can figure out how to negotiate the site, Finn.no has everything for sale and rent but is in Norwegian. Good luck.
Lan Kwai fong
on Aug 21, 2017:
Please suggest which city is good for stay in norway around two months lower budget for rent and enjoy the nice scenery in norway.