Cost of living in Stavanger, Norway

Summary of cost of living in Stavanger

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr 50,714
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr 24,311
    • 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 Stavanger
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr 232
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr 134
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr 84
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr 23
12 eggs, large kr 56
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr 40
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr 93
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr 36
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr 24
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr 31
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr 189
2 liters of coca-cola kr 38
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr 36
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr 16,981
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr 13,804
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr 1,974
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr 12,511
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr 10,149
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr 1,151
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr 361
40” flat screen tv kr 3,693
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr 1,243
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr 98
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr 302
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr 915
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr 625
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr 1,453
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr 1,604
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr 384,511
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr 21
Monthly ticket public transport kr 692
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr 248
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr 59
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr 109
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr 594
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr 50
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr 46
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr 42
4 rolls of toilet paper kr 20
Tube of toothpaste kr 22
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr 416
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr 665
2 tickets to the movies kr 267
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) kr 1,040
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert kr 1,248
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr 144
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr 54
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr 105
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr 4,214
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr 1.22
1 month of gym membership in business district kr 593
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr 145
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 54 prices entered by 10 different people.
Latest price update: July 16, 2025

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