Cost of Living in Bergen

Summary of cost of living in Bergen, Norway:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,833.6$ (48,662.6kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,338.2$ (13,472.7kr), excluding rent.
Bergen is 8.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
Rent in Bergen is, on average, 52.3% lower than in Seattle.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	24.83 $	19.87-29.80
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	100.00 $	69.53-198.66
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	17.88 $	11.92-20.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	9.93 $	8.94-16.89
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	9.93 $	6.95-12.91
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.29 $	2.98-7.45
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	3.34 $	2.48-4.97
Bottled Water (12 oz)	3.04 $	1.99-4.97
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	2.18 $	1.89-3.68
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.15 $	2.61-4.69
White Rice (1 lb)	1.38 $	0.90-1.56
Eggs (12, Large Size)	5.41 $	3.58-8.34
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.81 $	4.15-9.01
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	6.88 $	3.87-8.52
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	12.34 $	5.96-16.67
Apples (1 lb)	1.71 $	1.35-2.25
Bananas (1 lb)	1.17 $	0.90-4.15
Oranges (1 lb)	1.67 $	0.45-2.25
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.35 $	1.80-3.15
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.03 $	0.86-2.48
Onions (1 lb)	1.34 $	0.90-1.62
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.81 $	2.48-2.98
Bottled Water (50 oz)	1.57 $	0.89-2.98
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	16.57 $	14.90-24.83
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	3.35 $	2.98-3.97
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	4.03 $	2.98-4.97
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	16.46 $	14.90-19.87
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	4.47 $	3.97-4.87
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	82.14 $	77.97-82.14
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	11.72 $	10.73-14.90
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.88 $	2.88-4.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	68.54 $	68.54-68.54
Gasoline (1 Liter)	2.12 $	1.99-2.28
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	34,764.75 $	29,798.36-39,731.15
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	43,538.72 $	35,758.03-49,663.93
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	244.29 $	198.66-297.98
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	28.52 $	19.87-49.66
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	66.40 $	49.66-79.46
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	48.41 $	24.83-59.60
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	40.17 $	39.73-43.70
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	19.87 $	15.89-19.87
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	178.79 $	148.99-232.43
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	5,429.92 $	2,185.21-11,919.34
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	103.74 $	59.60-119.19
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	51.76 $	44.60-89.40
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	113.16 $	89.40-148.99
Men's Leather Business Shoes	153.87 $	79.46-248.32
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,354.17 $	1,191.93-1,589.25
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	986.05 $	794.62-1,191.93
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,008.63 $	1,489.92-2,483.20
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,528.55 $	1,191.93-2,085.89
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	618.26 $	572.12-692.08
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	435.02 $	322.97-599.81
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	3,929.01 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	5.42	4.00-6.00