City in Rogaland, Norway
Cost of living in Stavanger
How much a month costs in Stavanger
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,700–3,950 (kr26,000–38,000).
Prices in Stavanger
Typical 2026 ranges in NOK, rounded. US$ 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 | kr280–470 | $29–49 |
| Cappuccino | kr45–60 | $4.7–6.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr90–120 | $9.4–12.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr40–55 | $4.2–5.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr150–240 | $16–25 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | kr200–350 | $21–36 |
| Gym membership (month) | kr350–600 | $36–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr200–400 | $21–42 |
Value for money: 24/100
A value score of 24/100 means Stavanger gives more quality of life per dollar than 23% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 6th 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 Stavanger
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 Stavanger?
About $1,300–1,770 on a lean budget, $2,700–3,950 for a comfortable month and $5,200–8,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Stavanger?
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 Stavanger?
A local meal is kr130–170 ($13.5–17.7); a mid-range restaurant is kr280–470 ($29–49) 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
- Kolumbus
- Avinor Stavanger Airport
- Region Stavanger
- Stavanger University Hospital
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.