3.6% below the Norway average
Ranked #56 of 577 cities · More expensive than 90.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to Norway average · See Norway ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | NOK 13,670/mo ≈ $1,448 | NOK 10,398/mo ≈ $1,101 | 24% |
| 3-Bedroom | NOK 22,175/mo ≈ $2,349 | NOK 16,223/mo ≈ $1,718 | 27% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Bergen has a cost of living index of 59.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Bergen is very expensive by global standards (ranked #56 of 577 cities). It is 3.6% cheaper than the Norway average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Norway earning NOK 530,763 gross take home NOK 34,154/month after tax (22.8% effective rate). See full Norway tax calculator →
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