Drammen is the cheapest of Norway's 7 priced cities — $1,964 a month in essentials, 31% below Oslo at $2,853. The average net salary of $3,612 covers that 1.8×. 106.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommune level. PM2.5 averages 6.1 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -4°C, Jul 17°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 | $811 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $977 |
| Groceries | $271 |
| Dining out | $475 |
| Utilities | $314 |
| Local transport | $93 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,964 |
| Avg net salary | $3,612 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,047 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,518 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Drammen, 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 | $107.33 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.94 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.50 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.32 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.54 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.73 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.95 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.56 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.73 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.64 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.81 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.57 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $14.66 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.46 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.70 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $6.21 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.63 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.94 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.41 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.35 |
| Monthly transit pass | $93.19 |
| Taxi start | $11.94 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.83 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.25 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $261.77 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $52.35 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $32.28 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $89.00 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.71 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Drammen has 106.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommune level). That is the 3rd-highest of 10 Norway cities we track. Norway's national figure is 104.6, so Drammen runs 2 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 | -4°C | -8°C | 86% | 70% | 84 mm |
| Feb | -2°C | -5.9°C | 83% | 66% | 65 mm |
| Mar | 0.7°C | -2.9°C | 77% | 64% | 69 mm |
| Apr | 5.2°C | 1.7°C | 65% | 56% | 48 mm |
| May | 10.9°C | 8.6°C | 66% | 59% | 73 mm |
| Jun | 15.7°C | 14.6°C | 68% | 58% | 90 mm |
| Jul | 16.9°C | 16.3°C | 72% | 63% | 112 mm |
| Aug | 15.7°C | 15.1°C | 77% | 65% | 110 mm |
| Sep | 12.5°C | 11°C | 80% | 68% | 117 mm |
| Oct | 6.7°C | 4.1°C | 84% | 72% | 97 mm |
| Nov | 1.9°C | -1.4°C | 89% | 80% | 97 mm |
| Dec | -2.2°C | -5.9°C | 89% | 77% | 85 mm |
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