Cost of living in Bergen (Norway) is 23% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Bergen (Norway) is 29% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Bergen | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 176 (61 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 130 (45 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 83 (29 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 25 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 54 (19 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 44 (15 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 76 (26 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 32 (11 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 26 (9 ₪) | 3.89 ₪ | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 182 (63 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 29 (10 ₪) | 5.33 ₪ | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Bergen (Norway) is 42% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bergen | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 23,619 (8,187 ₪) | 4,334 ₪ | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,811 (5,827 ₪) | 2,930 ₪ | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,319 (804 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,418 (4,651 ₪) | 2,535 ₪ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,508 (3,642 ₪) | 1,896 ₪ | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,284 (445 ₪) | 1,255 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 338 (117 ₪) | 114 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,638 (1,608 ₪) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,209 (419 ₪) | 836 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 143 (49 ₪) | 47 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 390 (135 ₪) | 46 ₪ | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bergen (Norway) is 9% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Bergen | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,046 (363 ₪) | 338 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 563 (195 ₪) | 161 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,155 (400 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 2,021 (700 ₪) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bergen (Norway) is 34% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Bergen | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 340,212 (117,922 ₪) | 139,410 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 744 (258 ₪) | 148 ₪ | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 263 (91 ₪) | 74 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bergen (Norway) is 26% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Bergen | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 91 (32 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 132 (46 ₪) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 687 (238 ₪) | 672 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (14 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 56 (19 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (14 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (10 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 519 (180 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bergen (Norway) is about the same as in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bergen | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 544 (189 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 329 (114 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 766 (266 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 978 (339 ₪) | 376 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 143 (50 ₪) | 41 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 60 (21 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 98 (34 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,518 (1,566 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.94 (0.33 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 547 (190 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 150 (52 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 73% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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