Cost of Living in Stavanger
Summary of cost of living in Stavanger, Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $5,141.0 (49,404.3 kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,421.4 (13,659.2 kr), excluding rent.
- Stavanger is 1.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Stavanger is, on average, 36.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 229.00 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 915.00 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 150.00 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 120.00 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 100.00 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 54.17 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 52.89 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 41.67 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 22.83 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 30.87 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 16.58 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 46.11 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 63.25 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 73.75 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 152.17 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.33 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 12.02 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 15.01 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 20.91 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 10.96 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 13.28 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 26.58 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 22.12 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 176.80 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 36.42 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 42.57 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 166.40 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 45.00 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 780.00 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 59.00 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 26.55 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 990.00 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.40 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) | 395,075.00 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,379.20 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 334.06 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 785.63 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 487.75 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 350.00 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 207.50 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,057.14 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 134,785.71 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,199.34 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 572.05 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,448.02 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,919.60 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 16,577.78 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,650.00 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 26,588.89 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 19,644.44 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,326.80 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,648.07 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 48,478.20 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.25 | |
Prices in Stavanger
This city had 488 entries in the past 12 months by 42 different contributors.
Last update: 18 June 2026
Last update: 18 June 2026
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