Cost of Living in Stavanger

Summary of cost of living in Stavanger, Norway:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 192,991.7TL (48,739.1kr), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 53,457.5TL (13,500.4kr), excluding rent.
  • Stavanger is 93.5% more expensive than Istanbul (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Stavanger is, on average, 63.4% higher than in Istanbul.
Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 250.00 kr 150.00-500.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 1,200.00 kr 700.00-2,000.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 150.00 kr 120.00-200.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 110.00 kr 99.00-120.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 100.00 kr 98.00-130.00
Cappuccino (regular) 50.62 kr 30.00-70.00
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 39.33 kr 25.00-50.00
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 33.25 kr 24.00-45.00
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 liter) 23.56 kr 20.00-26.00
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 30.51 kr 10.90-45.00
Rice (white), (1kg) 38.80 kr 20.00-68.00
Eggs (regular) (12) 43.44 kr 24.00-48.00
Local Cheese (1kg) 129.38 kr 90.00-160.00
Chicken Fillets (1kg) 162.25 kr 120.00-180.00
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 271.50 kr 112.00-400.00
Apples (1kg) 34.50 kr 25.00-41.00
Banana (1kg) 25.60 kr 19.00-35.00
Oranges (1kg) 30.00 kr 14.50-40.00
Tomato (1kg) 46.38 kr 20.00-60.00
Potato (1kg) 20.80 kr 15.00-30.00
Onion (1kg) 29.67 kr 24.00-36.00
Lettuce (1 head) 25.12 kr 20.00-30.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 17.67 kr 10.00-24.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 160.00 kr 150.00-200.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 35.33 kr 28.00-40.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 40.00 kr 32.00-45.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 161.50 kr 150.00-176.00
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 45.00 kr 42.00-60.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 670.00 kr 600.00-765.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 149.00 kr 79.00-200.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 17.50 kr 15.00-35.00
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 1,000.00 kr 474.00-1,200.00
Gasoline (1 liter) 21.38 kr 19.80-24.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 340,000.00 kr 320,000.00-400,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 323,800.00 kr 300,000.00-350,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 1,880.00 kr 1,200.00-4,000.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 418.69 kr 250.00-499.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 809.86 kr 450.00-1,200.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 550.00 kr 350.00-700.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 350.00 kr 350.00-350.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 190.00 kr 160.00-300.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 3,153.75 kr 2,400.00-4,000.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 128,666.67 kr 36,000.00-250,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 1,164.14 kr 700.00-1,500.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 583.33 kr 280.00-1,000.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 1,041.67 kr 600.00-1,400.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 1,570.00 kr 775.00-2,400.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 15,916.67 kr 12,500.00-20,000.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 11,200.00 kr 8,500.00-15,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 27,166.67 kr 25,000.00-30,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 17,375.00 kr 14,000.00-25,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 66,200.00 kr 40,000.00-90,000.00
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 44,548.62 kr 30,000.00-60,000.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 40,349.47 kr
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.69 3.80-5.80

Prices in Stavanger

This city had 328 entries in the past 12 months by 44 different contributors.
Last update: 29 June 2025
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3 Comments so far
Mohamed on Oct 15, 2021:
I've been offered NOK 41465 /monthly after tax. It is only me and my gf who works as well. is it Ok for living there?
DreeasDery on Jul 29, 2021:
I've been offered 59900 nok/month after tax. I have a wife and 1 child. Is it ok for a decent living there?
Swaz Ali on Oct 16, 2020:
Hello everyone,

I have been offered an exchange semester there for 6 month. how much money do you think will be enough to rent a room with private bathroom and the living expenses.

Thank you,
Sara
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