Bergen ranks 4th of 7 priced cities in Norway on cost — $2,294 a month in essentials, 17% above Drammen, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,451 covers that 1.9×. 102.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommune level. PM2.5 averages 4.9 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -0°C, Jul 13°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 | $1,009 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,403 |
| Groceries | $263 |
| Dining out | $588 |
| Utilities | $347 |
| Local transport | $87 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,294 |
| Avg net salary | $4,451 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,593 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,199 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bergen, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $25.59 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $136.12 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $15.71 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.57 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $12.46 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $10.47 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $4.73 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $4.21 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.28 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.92 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.35 |
| Eggs, 12 | $6.35 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.28 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $16.49 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.04 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.78 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $5.43 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.51 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.20 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.80 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $5.13 |
| Monthly transit pass | $86.59 |
| Taxi start | $12.36 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.88 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.26 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $270.62 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $76.39 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $32.60 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $44.40 |
| Cinema, one seat | $18.85 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bergen has 102.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommune level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Norway cities we track. Norway's national figure is 104.6, so Bergen runs 2 below 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 | -0.3°C | -4.5°C | 81% | 78% | 267 mm |
| Feb | 0.2°C | -3.8°C | 80% | 76% | 232 mm |
| Mar | 1.9°C | -1.9°C | 76% | 73% | 188 mm |
| Apr | 4.7°C | 1.2°C | 70% | 63% | 113 mm |
| May | 9°C | 6.3°C | 70% | 68% | 122 mm |
| Jun | 12.2°C | 10.4°C | 75% | 70% | 150 mm |
| Jul | 13.2°C | 11.9°C | 80% | 75% | 209 mm |
| Aug | 13.1°C | 11.9°C | 82% | 76% | 275 mm |
| Sep | 11°C | 9.1°C | 82% | 75% | 261 mm |
| Oct | 6.6°C | 3.7°C | 82% | 74% | 289 mm |
| Nov | 3°C | -0.5°C | 81% | 76% | 234 mm |
| Dec | 1°C | -2.9°C | 82% | 82% | 288 mm |
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