Europe
Cost of living in Norway
91%of US price level
Is Norway expensive?
Prices in Norway are about 91% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Ålesund, at about $2,390–3,530 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Norway, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ålesund | $2,390–3,530 | $883–1,460 | $13.5–17.7 | 32/100 |
| Trondheim | $2,490–3,640 | $987–1,560 | $13.5–17.7 | 31/100 |
| Bergen | $2,490–3,740 | $1,040–1,660 | $13.5–17.7 | 28/100 |
| Tromsø | $2,700–3,950 | $1,040–1,660 | $13.5–18.7 | 24/100 |
| Lofoten Islands | $2,700–3,950 | — | $14.6–19.7 | 24/100 |
| Stavanger | $2,700–3,950 | $1,040–1,660 | $13.5–17.7 | 24/100 |
| Oslo | $2,910–4,370 | $1,460–2,290 | $13.5–18.7 | 13/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
- Governor of Svalbard: visas and immigration
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- Entur
- Bolt in Oslo
- World Bank open data
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