Town in Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Cost of living in Ålesund
How much a month costs in Ålesund
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,390–3,530 (kr23,000–34,000).
Prices in Ålesund
Typical 2026 ranges in NOK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NOK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr8,500–14,000 | $883–1,460 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr7,000–10,500 | $728–1,090 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr350–500 | $36–52 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr1,100–1,900 | $114–197 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr130–170 | $13.5–17.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr270–450 | $28–47 |
| Cappuccino | kr45–58 | $4.7–6.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr90–115 | $9.4–12.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr40–55 | $4.2–5.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr140–220 | $15–23 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | kr350–550 | $36–57 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr200–400 | $21–42 |
Value for money: 32/100
A value score of 32/100 means Ålesund gives more quality of life per dollar than 31% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 84/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 7 places we cover in Norway.
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Cost of living across Norway
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Ålesund
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ålesund?
About $1,200–1,610 on a lean budget, $2,390–3,530 for a comfortable month and $4,680–7,480 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ålesund?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr8,500–14,000 ($883–1,460) a month in the center and kr7,000–10,500 ($728–1,090) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ålesund?
A local meal is kr130–170 ($13.5–17.7); a mid-range restaurant is kr270–450 ($28–47) per person.
Is Norway expensive?
Prices in Norway are about 91% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Ålesund & Geirangerfjord
- Avinor Ålesund Airport
- Helse Møre og Romsdal
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.