Cost of Living in Stavanger
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Summary of cost of living in Stavanger, Norway:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,791.5$ (48,717.8kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,326.3$ (13,485.0kr), excluding rent.
- Stavanger is 5.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Stavanger is, on average, 45.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.05 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 118.02 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 14.75 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.82 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.84 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.27 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.43 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.21 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.84 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.83 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.52 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.22 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.57 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.29 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.11 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.58 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.34 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.07 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.32 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.57 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.69 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.18 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.28 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.93 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.75 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.43 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 64.91 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 15.93 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.77 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 98.35 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.99 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,439.44 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,846.15 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 184.90 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 42.56 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.65 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.14 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 34.42 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 16.72 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 329.85 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,654.53 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 109.83 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 53.77 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 115.21 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 171.30 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,434.29 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,122.84 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,372.72 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,770.32 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 525.38 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 360.53 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,063.31 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.51 |
Prices in Stavanger
This city had 266 entries in the past 12 months by 40 different contributors.
Last update: 18 May 2025
Last update: 18 May 2025
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I have been offered an exchange semester there for 6 month. how much money do you think will be enough to rent a room with private bathroom and the living expenses.
Thank you,
Sara