Bergen, Norway
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bergen, Norway: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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68%
Quality of life -
61%
Cost of living -
66%
Connectivity -
79%
Weather
71
General
| Currency | NOK |
| Population (in millions) | 280 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 11 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Fana, Ytrebygda |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Lager |
| Most popular local dish | Fishcakes |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, Bergen Aquarium |
| Discount airline | Norwegian |
| Major airline | Norwegian Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Bolt |
| Primary train stations | Bergen Station, Fantoft Station, Åsane Station |
| Primary airports | Bergen Airport Flesland, Bergen Airport Gullfjellet, Bergen Airport Flesland Heliport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 200000 NOK |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Bergen Storsenter is located at Strandgaten 1, 5013 Bergen, Norway |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | Elkjøp |
| Best internet carrier | Telenor |
| Primary cellular carrier | Telenor |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 500 NOK |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Apotek 1 |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $90,945 / year |
| Average annual income | $60,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 25% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | It is not possible to provide an answer to this question without more information about the specific mortgage product and lender in Bergen |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 NOK |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | DNB Bank |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Less common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 110 (police), 113 (ambulance), 110 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 11 |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
68%
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74%
Safety, freedom, rights -
86%
Traffic -
68%
Property to income -
26%
Crime -
76%
Healthcare -
79%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | NOK 32,146 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.81% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | NOK 3,193 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | NOK 128,333 |
Cost of living
61%
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Purchasing Power
88%
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Rent
31%
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Food
84%
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Restaurant
89%
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Workspace
19%
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Transport
24%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | NOK 11,041.67 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | NOK 9,207.69 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | NOK 19,553.61 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | NOK 15,611.11 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | NOK 366.67 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | NOK 21.25 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | NOK 32.28 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | NOK 38.84 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | NOK 151.11 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | NOK 21.87 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | NOK 150.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | NOK 35.61 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | NOK 42.07 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | NOK 148.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | NOK 147.30 |
| Apples (1kg) | NOK 31.76 |
| Oranges (1kg) | NOK 28.89 |
| Potato (1kg) | NOK 27.69 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | NOK 26.55 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | NOK 24.56 |
| Tomato (1kg) | NOK 39.27 |
| Banana (1kg) | NOK 24.81 |
| Onion (1kg) | NOK 21.05 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | NOK 316.67 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | NOK 190.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | NOK 1,100.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | NOK 146.48 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | NOK 110.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | NOK 95.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | NOK 30.75 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | NOK 25.71 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | NOK 44.63 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | NOK 2,610.11 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | NOK 1.00 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | NOK 450.00 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | NOK 466.85 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | NOK 366.67 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | NOK 150.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | NOK 40.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | NOK 755.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | NOK 21.39 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | NOK 325,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | NOK 367,500.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | NOK 96.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | NOK 9.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | NOK 720.00 |
