Cost of living in Bergen is very similar to Trondheim (without rent).
Rent in Bergen is 10% cheaper than in Trondheim.
Cost of living including rent in Bergen is 5% lower than in Trondheim.
Food in Bergen is 3% more expensive than in Trondheim.
Transport in Bergen is very similar to Trondheim.
| Bergen | Trondheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bergen | Trondheim | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
23.7 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 112 $ | 114 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 16.9 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.91 $ | 10 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.04 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.71 $ | 3.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.24 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.03 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.16 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.4 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.21 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.35 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 15.3 $ | 14.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.8 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 74.1 $ | 87.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.04 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 33 $ | 38.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 43.1 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.89 $ | 4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.14 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.63 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
134 $ | 196 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 302 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.2 $ | 72.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 870 $ | 922 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,541 $ | 1,663 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,101 $ | 1,136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,013 $ | 2,235 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,979 $ | 9,087 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,878 $ | 6,495 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,273 $ | 3,375 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.53 % | 4.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.5 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17.1 $ | 17 $ |
| Haircut | 37 $ | 36.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.7 $ | 122 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.7 $ | 98.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 319 $ | 306 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,250 $ | 5,242 $ |