Ålesund ranks 2nd of 7 priced cities in Norway on cost — $2,011 a month in essentials, 2% above Drammen, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,214 covers that 2.1×. 109.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommune level. PM2.5 averages 2.8 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Jul 16°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $925 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,082 |
| Groceries | $220 |
| Dining out | $448 |
| Utilities | $330 |
| Local transport | $88 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,011 |
| Avg net salary | $4,214 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,710 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,431 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Ålesund, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.94 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $89.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.30 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.19 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $11.52 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $9.42 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.06 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.30 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.28 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.97 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.14 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.49 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.28 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $13.93 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.68 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.34 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.70 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.51 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.57 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.80 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $5.03 |
| Monthly transit pass | $88.27 |
| Taxi start | $12.36 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.88 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.24 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $270.62 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $59.30 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $32.60 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $59.33 |
| Cinema, one seat | $17.80 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Ålesund has 109.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommune level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Norway cities we track. Norway's national figure is 104.6, so Ålesund runs 5 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.8°C | -2.1°C | 75% | 80% | 193 mm |
| Feb | 2.3°C | -1.4°C | 75% | 77% | 161 mm |
| Mar | 4°C | 0.5°C | 72% | 73% | 135 mm |
| Apr | 6.5°C | 3.4°C | 70% | 65% | 123 mm |
| May | 11.1°C | 9.1°C | 72% | 71% | 100 mm |
| Jun | 14.2°C | 13.2°C | 76% | 73% | 111 mm |
| Jul | 15.7°C | 15.5°C | 81% | 76% | 155 mm |
| Aug | 15.6°C | 15.4°C | 81% | 75% | 173 mm |
| Sep | 13.2°C | 12.1°C | 81% | 75% | 203 mm |
| Oct | 8.8°C | 6.4°C | 79% | 75% | 208 mm |
| Nov | 5°C | 1.8°C | 77% | 74% | 148 mm |
| Dec | 2.8°C | -1°C | 78% | 82% | 212 mm |
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