Bergen travel budget

Bergen: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bergen

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bergen for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2567* (29302 NOK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 162 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 59 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 5128* (58534 NOK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 197 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 94 per person
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 7535* (86002 NOK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bergen compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bergen in 2024 is 30% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bergen in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bergen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bergen

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bergen is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 18 to $ 32)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 35 to $ 67)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 18)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 10 for 500ml
($ 7.9 to $ 15)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 3.1 to $ 6.1)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.6/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 5.7)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bergen

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bergen is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 75 to $ 436)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 73 to $ 369)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 170/night
($ 60 to $ 370)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 224/night
($ 124 to $ 624)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 295/night
($ 295 to $ 295)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 139/month
($ 73 to $ 338)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 225/month
($ 57 to $ 606)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 252/month
($ 99 to $ 603)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 165/month
($ 98 to $ 369)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 275/month
($ 81 to $ 684)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Bergen

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bergen is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

108% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 7.6 to $ 18)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 8.8)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.9)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Bergen

On average, the price of transport in Bergen is 83% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 4)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 0.9 to $ 3.5)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

107% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 13
($ 10 to $ 14)

259% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 48/24hrs
($ 24 to $ 189)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Bergen

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bergen is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 23)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 35/hr
($ 28 to $ 41)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bergen

On average, shopping budget in Bergen is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 17)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 80
($ 45 to $ 107)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 36 to $ 54)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Bergen
Manchester → Bergen
Manchester → Bergen
$ 209
(fair price: $ 179)
London → Bergen
London → Bergen
London → Bergen
$ 159
(fair price: $ 137)
Edinburgh → Bergen
Edinburgh → Bergen
Edinburgh → Bergen
$ 258
(fair price: $ 217)
Dublin → Bergen
Dublin → Bergen
Dublin → Bergen
$ 202
(fair price: $ 168)
New York City → Bergen
New York City → Bergen
New York City → Bergen
$ 583
(fair price: $ 502)
Los Angeles → Bergen
Los Angeles  → Bergen
Los Angeles  → Bergen
$ 758
(fair price: $ 640)

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About this information on the cost of living in Bergen

The information about the cost of living in Bergen shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bergen was updated on 10-11-2024.

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