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Cost of Living in Bergen

Bergen, Vestland, Norway · Population 291,189

▲ +0% vs Norway average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr12,703 ($1,176)
Couple, monthlykr22,912 ($2,121)
Family of four, monthlykr29,982 ($2,776)

Estimated Prices in Bergen

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr124 ($11.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr495 ($45.79)per meal
Cappuccinokr37.09 ($3.43)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr2,802 ($259)per month
Monthly public transport passkr453 ($41.98)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr1,195 ($111)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr346 ($32.05)per month
Fitness club membershipkr346 ($32.05)per month
Cinema ticketkr90.67 ($8.40)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr6,412 ($594)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr4,461 ($413)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr13,382 ($1,239)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bergen is kr44,647 ($4,134) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr12,703 ($1,176) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr16,514 ($1,529) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr4,461 ($413)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Bergen

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Lindås

26 km away · Vestland

Vossevangen

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Stord

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Bømlo

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Leirvik

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Other Major Cities in Norway

Oslo

Oslo · pop. 1,110,887

kr15,866 ($1,469) / mo

Stavanger

Rogaland · pop. 241,644

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Sandnes

Rogaland · pop. 237,369

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Trondheim

Trøndelag · pop. 198,777

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Kristiansand

Agder · pop. 125,000

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Sandvika

Viken · pop. 115,543

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Drammen

Viken · pop. 106,013

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Sandefjord

Vestfold og Telemark · pop. 67,062

kr11,923 ($1,104) / mo

Living in Bergen

Bergen is one of the key cities in Norway. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr12,703 ($1,176), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr4,461 ($413) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr29,982 ($2,776) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr22,912 ($2,121) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bergen is kr44,647 ($4,134). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr16,514 ($1,529) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergen expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr12,703 ($1,176) per month in Bergen including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Norway.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bergen?
A net salary of around kr16,514 ($1,529) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bergen with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bergen is kr44,647 ($4,134).
How much is rent in Bergen?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr6,412 ($594) per month in the city centre and kr4,461 ($413) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr13,382 ($1,239).
Is Bergen cheaper than Norway on average?
No — Bergen is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Norway average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Bergen?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr2,802 ($259) in Bergen. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr124 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around kr37 ($3).
How do transport costs in Bergen compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bergen is estimated at kr453 ($42). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bergen are estimates based on Norway national averages adjusted for city size (population 291,189). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.