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Cost of Living in Hamar

Hamar, Innlandet, Norway · Population 30,535

▼ -16% vs Norway average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr10,634 ($985)
Couple, monthlykr19,136 ($1,772)
Family of four, monthlykr25,001 ($2,315)

Estimated Prices in Hamar

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr105 ($9.72)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr420 ($38.88)per meal
Cappuccinokr31.49 ($2.92)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr2,379 ($220)per month
Monthly public transport passkr385 ($35.64)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr1,015 ($93.96)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr294 ($27.22)per month
Fitness club membershipkr294 ($27.22)per month
Cinema ticketkr76.98 ($7.13)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr5,226 ($484)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr3,635 ($337)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr10,906 ($1,010)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Hamar is kr37,908 ($3,510) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr10,634 ($985) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr13,824 ($1,280) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr3,635 ($337)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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12 km away · Innlandet

Gjøvik

20 km away · Innlandet

Stange

23 km away · Innlandet

Elverum

29 km away · Innlandet

Ringsaker

29 km away · Innlandet

Lillehammer

49 km away · Innlandet

Gran

50 km away · Innlandet

Eidsvoll

51 km away · Viken

Other Major Cities in Norway

Oslo

Oslo · pop. 1,110,887

kr15,866 ($1,469) / mo

Bergen

Vestland · pop. 291,189

kr12,703 ($1,176) / 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

Living in Hamar

Hamar is one of the key cities in Norway. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr10,634 ($985), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr3,635 ($337) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr25,001 ($2,315) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr19,136 ($1,772) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Hamar is kr37,908 ($3,510). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr13,824 ($1,280) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamar expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr10,634 ($985) per month in Hamar including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Norway.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hamar?
A net salary of around kr13,824 ($1,280) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Hamar with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Hamar is kr37,908 ($3,510).
How much is rent in Hamar?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr5,226 ($484) per month in the city centre and kr3,635 ($337) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr10,906 ($1,010).
Is Hamar cheaper than Norway on average?
Yes — Hamar is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Norway average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Hamar?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr2,379 ($220) in Hamar. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr105 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around kr31 ($3).
How do transport costs in Hamar compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Hamar is estimated at kr385 ($36). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Hamar are estimates based on Norway national averages adjusted for city size (population 30,535). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.