Stavanger ranks 6th of 7 priced cities in Norway on cost — $2,548 a month in essentials, 30% above Drammen, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,987 covers that 2.0×. 103.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommune level. PM2.5 averages 3.5 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 | $1,364 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,678 |
| Groceries | $267 |
| Dining out | $504 |
| Utilities | $331 |
| Local transport | $82 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,548 |
| Avg net salary | $4,987 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,964 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,726 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Stavanger, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $23.98 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $96.12 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $15.71 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $6.37 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $13.56 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $12.04 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $5.36 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $4.36 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.39 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.56 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.83 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.83 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.60 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $17.03 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.54 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.77 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.83 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.53 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.07 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.32 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $4.71 |
| Monthly transit pass | $81.67 |
| Taxi start | $6.18 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.73 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.25 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $249.12 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $82.26 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $34.98 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $51.07 |
| Cinema, one seat | $21.73 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Stavanger has 103.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommune level). That is the 6th-highest of 10 Norway cities we track. Norway's national figure is 104.6, so Stavanger runs 1 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 | 2.4°C | -1.3°C | 83% | 79% | 239 mm |
| Feb | 2.8°C | -0.8°C | 81% | 76% | 208 mm |
| Mar | 4.4°C | 1.1°C | 76% | 73% | 156 mm |
| Apr | 7.2°C | 4.2°C | 71% | 63% | 105 mm |
| May | 11.7°C | 9.6°C | 71% | 68% | 120 mm |
| Jun | 15°C | 14°C | 76% | 72% | 143 mm |
| Jul | 15.9°C | 15.4°C | 80% | 76% | 194 mm |
| Aug | 15.9°C | 15.5°C | 81% | 74% | 218 mm |
| Sep | 13.8°C | 12.7°C | 82% | 74% | 229 mm |
| Oct | 9.7°C | 7.4°C | 81% | 75% | 243 mm |
| Nov | 6.1°C | 3.2°C | 83% | 78% | 210 mm |
| Dec | 4°C | 0.6°C | 84% | 82% | 254 mm |
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