Kristiansand ranks 3rd of 7 priced cities in Norway on cost — $2,133 a month in essentials, 9% above Drammen, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,133 covers that 1.9×. 100.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommune level. PM2.5 averages 4.1 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 0°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 | $980 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,183 |
| Groceries | $256 |
| Dining out | $548 |
| Utilities | $277 |
| Local transport | $72 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,133 |
| Avg net salary | $4,133 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,571 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,832 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kristiansand, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $28.17 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $83.77 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $16.23 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.71 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $12.57 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.90 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.30 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.33 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.30 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.58 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.04 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.53 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.54 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $15.03 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.29 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.51 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.71 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.53 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.34 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.15 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $71.52 |
| Taxi start | $8.17 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.66 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.24 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $216.99 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $60.16 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $31.12 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $48.13 |
| Cinema, one seat | $15.44 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kristiansand has 100.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommune level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Norway cities we track. Norway's national figure is 104.6, so Kristiansand runs 4 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 | 0.5°C | -4.2°C | 87% | 74% | 147 mm |
| Feb | 1°C | -3.5°C | 86% | 72% | 125 mm |
| Mar | 2.6°C | -1.7°C | 80% | 66% | 107 mm |
| Apr | 5.8°C | 1.8°C | 70% | 54% | 62 mm |
| May | 10.8°C | 7.9°C | 71% | 57% | 95 mm |
| Jun | 14.8°C | 12.9°C | 73% | 58% | 110 mm |
| Jul | 15.8°C | 14.3°C | 76% | 59% | 142 mm |
| Aug | 15.3°C | 14°C | 81% | 63% | 147 mm |
| Sep | 12.9°C | 10.8°C | 83% | 67% | 161 mm |
| Oct | 8.4°C | 5.1°C | 85% | 73% | 153 mm |
| Nov | 4.5°C | 0.5°C | 88% | 77% | 163 mm |
| Dec | 2.2°C | -2.2°C | 89% | 78% | 158 mm |
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