Cost of living in Bergen, Norway

Summary of cost of living in Bergen

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr 52,244
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr 26,344
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Bergen
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr 192
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr 138
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr 81
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr 26
12 eggs, large kr 52
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr 44
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr 91
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr 32
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr 26
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr 33
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr 177
2 liters of coca-cola kr 34
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr 24
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr 20,926
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr 14,002
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr 1,681
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr 13,680
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr 8,854
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr 1,235
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr 442
40” flat screen tv kr 4,638
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr 1,209
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr 143
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr 390
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr 1,030
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr 661
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr 1,104
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr 1,928
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr 340,212
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr 23
Monthly ticket public transport kr 781
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr 221
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr 91
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr 132
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr 453
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr 40
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr 56
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr 41
4 rolls of toilet paper kr 33
Tube of toothpaste kr 28
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr 519
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr 528
2 tickets to the movies kr 308
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) kr 754
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert kr 978
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr 155
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr 60
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr 97
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr 4,518
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr 0.94
1 month of gym membership in business district kr 488
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr 134
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 178 prices entered by 22 different people.
Latest price update: February 09, 2025

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