Cost of Living in Bergen, Norway

Bergen has a cost of living index of 76/100 (New York = 100). It is 24% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

76/100
Cost Index
$4,800/mo
Median Income
88/100
Safety Index
oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 75/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,430/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,010/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,640/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 65/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$23/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$105/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$16/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$82/month
One-Way Ticket$4.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.3/km
UtilitiesScore: 58/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$185/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$52/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$38/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$120/visit
Dentist Visit$140/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$22/course
EntertainmentScore: 60/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15/ticket
Theater Ticket$55/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$60/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 58/100
Haircut (Men)$28/cut
Haircut (Women)$55/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$7.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 68/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$52/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$115/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Bryggen, Fløyen, Nordnes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergen cheap to live in?

Bergen has a cost of living index of 76/100, where New York = 100. It is 24% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,520–$2,128 per month.

How much does rent cost in Bergen?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Bergen costs approximately $1,430/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,010/month.

Is Bergen good for digital nomads?

Bergen has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Bergen?

The median net monthly salary in Bergen is approximately $4,800 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

How does Bergen compare to New York for cost of living?

Bergen (cost index 76) is 24% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $600/month by moving from New York to Bergen.

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