Cost of Living in Kristiansand
Summary of cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $5,034.6 (47,418.2 kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,378.9 (12,987.1 kr), excluding rent.
- Kristiansand is 23.6% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kristiansand is, on average, 17.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $28.56 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $84.94 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $16.46 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $12.74 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $9.02 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.78 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.34 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.36 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.34 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $3.73 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.85 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $5.59 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $5.77 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $6.91 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $19.89 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.97 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.16 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.85 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.17 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.17 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.08 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $3.06 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.18 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.93 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $3.72 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.96 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $16.99 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.82 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $72.52 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $8.28 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.71 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $57.33 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $2.29 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $48,829.71 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $44,603.96 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $220.03 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $31.56 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $61.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $48.80 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $36.90 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $15.66 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $307.24 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $2,654.37 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $116.76 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $56.63 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $118.53 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $159.26 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,199.77 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $994.06 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,858.06 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,592.62 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $450.92 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $326.57 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,191.05 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.01 | |
Prices in Kristiansand
This city had 166 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Last update: 2 October 2026
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