Cost of Living

Norway

Live cost-of-living data across 2 cities in Norway — average cost index 46/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 42 to 49. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

46/100
Avg cost index
Bergen
Cheapest
2
Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Norway

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Bergen42Oslo49

Frequently asked questions

Is Norway cheap to live in?

Across 2 cities in Norway, the average cost-of-living index is 46 (New York = 100) — from 42 in Bergen to 49 in Oslo. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Norway?

Bergen is the most affordable city we track in Norway, with a cost-of-living index of 42 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $1,430/month.

How much does it cost to live in Norway per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Norway for roughly $840–$1,176/month. Costs scale up toward Oslo. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

Compare Bergen with anywhere

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