Bergen
Norway
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
Bergen is Norway's second largest city, located on the southwest coast near the North Sea. Known as the 'gateway to the Norwegian fjords', it's famous for its historic Bryggen district, a Hanseatic League heritage site, and for being one of Europe's largest cruise ports.
Average cost of living€2,009.08
Quality of Life93/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€454.55
1-bed flat (center)€909.09
1-bed flat (outside)€636.36
3-bed flat (center)€1,636.36
3-bed flat (outside)€1,181.82
Buying House
sqm in city center€6,363.64
sqm outside center€3,636.36
Utilities
Basic utilities€136.36
Internet€36.36
Mobile plan€27.27
Transportation
One-way ticket€4.09
Monthly pass€74.55
Taxi start€9.00
Gasoline (1 l)€1.73
Leisure
Cinema ticket€13.64
Fitness club€40.91
Education
Preschool (month)€818.18
Intl. primary (year)€7,272.73
Demographics
Population 285,000
Metropolitan area population 420,000
Metropolitan area —
Advantages
- ✓ Gateway to the famous Norwegian fjords
- ✓ Rich historical heritage with the Hanseatic Bryggen district
- ✓ Major port and tourism center
- ✓ Surrounded by seven mountains with spectacular landscapes
- ✓ Vibrant cultural and university life
Disadvantages
- × One of the wettest places on Earth with rain up to 240 days per year
- × Weather can be depressing for long periods
- × High cost of living typical of Norwegian cities
- × Limited sunlight during winter months