Cost of Living in Kristiansand
Summary of cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,499.4$ (45,039.3kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,238.1$ (12,393.5kr), excluding rent.
- Kristiansand is 21.2% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kristiansand is, on average, 75.3% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 750.00 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 150.00 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 110.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 85.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 45.00 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.50 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 22.20 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 21.33 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 29.59 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 14.51 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 42.07 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 54.32 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 65.09 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 148.32 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 18.60 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 10.89 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 17.46 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 19.23 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 10.98 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 9.75 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 29.20 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 19.80 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 130.00 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 32.60 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 40.40 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 160.00 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 36.00 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 683.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 78.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 25.49 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 540.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.30 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 459,900.00 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 420,100.00 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,072.37 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 405.14 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 574.50 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 384.67 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 347.50 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 147.50 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,858.33 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 25,000.00 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,099.67 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 533.33 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,116.33 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,500.00 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,625.00 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 8,112.50 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 17,500.00 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 15,000.00 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,246.93 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,075.76 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 42,796.90 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.01 | |
Prices in Kristiansand
This city had 145 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 28 December 2025
Last update: 28 December 2025
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