City in Vestland, Norway
Cost of living in Bergen
How much a month costs in Bergen
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,490–3,740 (kr24,000–36,000).
Prices in Bergen
Typical 2026 ranges in NOK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NOK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr10,000–16,000 | $1,040–1,660 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr8,000–12,000 | $831–1,250 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr350–550 | $36–57 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr1,200–2,000 | $125–208 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr130–170 | $13.5–17.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr280–460 | $29–48 |
| Cappuccino | kr45–60 | $4.7–6.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr90–115 | $9.4–12.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr40–50 | $4.2–5.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr150–240 | $16–25 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | kr350–600 | $36–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr200–400 | $21–42 |
Value for money: 28/100
A value score of 28/100 means Bergen gives more quality of life per dollar than 27% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 3rd 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 Bergen
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 Bergen?
About $1,250–1,660 on a lean budget, $2,490–3,740 for a comfortable month and $4,990–7,800 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bergen?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr10,000–16,000 ($1,040–1,660) a month in the center and kr8,000–12,000 ($831–1,250) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bergen?
A local meal is kr130–170 ($13.5–17.7); a mid-range restaurant is kr280–460 ($29–48) 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
- Skyss (Vestland public transport)
- Avinor Bergen Airport
- Visit Bergen
- Helse Bergen
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.