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Bergen vs Stavanger

NO Norway NO Norway

Bergen, Norway compared with Stavanger, Norway: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Country Norway Norway
Nomad score 5.8 / 10 5.9 / 10
Cost of living $4,101 / mo $4,879 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 20° / 15°C 21° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 25 Good 37 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Average high 11°C 11°C
Average low 4.8°C 6.1°C
Precipitation 210 mm / mo 145 mm / mo
Sunshine 191 h / mo 218 h / mo
Humidity 82% 81%
Rain days 17.3 / mo 16.7 / mo
Wind speed 17.2 km/h 22.7 km/h

NO Bergen · average high by month

NO Stavanger · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
US AQI 25 37
PM2.5 4.2 µg/m³ 5.3 µg/m³
PM10 5 µg/m³ 7.1 µg/m³
Ozone 60 µg/m³ 77 µg/m³
UV index 0.1 0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.0 4.3
Local Payment Services 8.9 8.9
Startup Scene 5.5 5.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Air Conditioning 2.0 2.7
Green Spaces 8.9 7.9
Natural Disaster Risk 8.4 8.8
Noise Pollution 7.1 7.4
Seasonal Variety 6.5 6.8
Weather 3.9 5.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Mobile Network Coverage 8.9 9.3
Power Grid Reliability 9.5 9.5
Public WiFi Availability 7.7 7.2
VPN Reliability 9.3 9.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Accommodation Cost 1.9 1.7
Cost of Living 1.8 1.9
Currency Stability 8.8 8.6
Entertainment Cost 2.8 2.6
Food & Groceries 2.5 1.8
Gym Membership Cost 3.9 3.9
Transportation Cost 3.6 4.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Culture 7.7 6.7
Indoors Fun 6.2 5.5
Language Learning Opportunities 5.1 4.8
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 7.5
Nightlife 5.5 4.8
Outdoors & Nature 9.3 9.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.3 2.7
Nomad Friendly 4.7 4.6
Online Community Presence 3.7 2.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Cafes with WiFi 6.9 7.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.3 4.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.7 4.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.2 2.7
Internet Speed 8.8 9.0
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Fitness Facilities 6.9 7.1
Food Scene 6.4 6.7
Healthy Food Options 6.6 7.1
Yoga Studios 5.1 5.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Healthcare 6.9 6.4
Healthcare Affordability 4.0 3.0
Healthcare Quality 9.1 9.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.3 1.2
Ease of Business Registration 6.0 6.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 3.8
Freedom of Speech 9.5 9.5
Political Stability 9.2 9.4
Tax Friendliness 2.9 3.0
Visa Ease 4.3 5.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Air Quality 8.5 9.0
Cleanliness 8.7 9.1
Environmental Quality 8.6 8.9
Family Friendly 8.6 9.0
Language Barrier 8.3 9.1
Work-Life Balance 8.5 8.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Female Friendly 9.2 9.4
Racial Tolerance 8.5 8.6
Safety 9.3 9.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Airport Connectivity 7.1 7.3
Cycling 4.7 5.9
Intercity Travel Options 6.8 6.3
Public Transit 8.1 7.2
Ride-sharing Services 4.5 5.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.1 5.9
Walkability 7.5 8.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Coworking Quality 6.2 6.0
Freelance Ecosystem 5.1 4.5
Networking Opportunities 4.9 4.6
Remote Job Opportunities 5.5 4.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 8.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Jeans $99 per pair $99 per pair
Summer Dress $58 per dress $58 per dress
Running Shoes $146 per pair $141 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Dining Out $146 per month $157 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Cinema Ticket $18 per ticket $18 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Coffee $5.44 per cup $5.44 per cup
Beer $12 per pint $11 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $23 per meal $22 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $115 per meal $126 per meal
Fast Food Combo $15 per meal $15 per meal
Apples $3.61 per kg $3.61 per kg
Bread $3.97 per loaf $3.97 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.30 per bottle $2.72 per bottle
Milk $2.35 per liter $2.35 per liter
Rice $3.35 per kg $3.35 per kg
Chicken Fillets $17 per kg $17 per kg
Beef $32 per kg $32 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $20 per bottle $20 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Groceries $439 per month $439 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Doctor Visit (GP) $33 per visit $30 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $15 per purchase $15 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Housing $994 per month $994 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,443 per month $1,517 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,981 per month $2,981 per month
Coworking Space $335 per month $335 per month
Coliving Space $1,150 per month $1,203 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Internet & Mobile $89 per month $89 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Leisure Activities $126 per month $126 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Haircut $68 per visit $68 per visit
Laundry $17 per kg $13 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Mobile Plan $47 per month $47 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $72 per month $71 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $31 one-time $37 one-time
Gym Membership $58 per month $58 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $33 per hour $29 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Transportation $79 per month $68 per month
Taxi Start $11 per trip $12 per trip
Taxi per km $1.93 per km $1.93 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $90 per month $68 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $22 per trip $25 per trip
Gasoline $2.59 per liter $2.53 per liter
Scooter Rental $14 per month $12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
NO Bergen NO Stavanger
Utilities $188 per month $188 per month