Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,200.00
$110.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Drammen |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$180.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$90.00
$5.00
|
Prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$400.00
$650.00
$15.00
|
Occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$90.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Public transport daily pass or taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$700.00
$40.00
|
Mostly restaurants and cafes |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$180.00
$12.00
|
Museums, cinemas, local events |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$120.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Travel insurance daily average |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats |
| Total |
$2,280.00
$4,540.00
$200.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,150.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Price for a pint in bars; supermarkets offer cheaper options.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$18.00
Typical casual dining; prices can be higher in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$12.50
Standard fast food chains; local options may vary slightly.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$4.00
Seasonal variations apply; spring prices are moderate.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$3.50
Standard white bread loaf from supermarkets.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.50
Fresh milk, 1 liter, typical supermarket price.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$3.20
Common varieties, supermarket average.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$12.00
Fresh chicken breast, per kg.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$20.00
Mid-range quality beef, per kg.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Bottle of mid-range wine from local stores.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$6.00
Typical starting fare for taxis in Drammen.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Per kilometer charge after start fare.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$85.00
Covers buses and local trains within Drammen area.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$2.10
Price per liter, reflects current fuel prices in Norway.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$35.00
Standard monthly plan with data and calls.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.00
Home broadband, typical monthly cost.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$45.00
Monthly fee for mid-range gym facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Hourly rental during peak weekend hours.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$14.00
Standard ticket price for evening shows.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$60.00
Mid-range brand, typical retail price.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$55.00
Seasonal pricing, varies by store and brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$90.00
Mid-range quality running shoes.
per pair