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Bergen travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bergen

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

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

Cost of living in Bergen compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Bergen in 2025 is 34% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bergen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bergen

Lunch

$ 25/person
($ 21 to $ 34)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 49/person
($ 39 to $ 73)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

McDonald's meal

$ 19/person
($ 15 to $ 21)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 11 for 500ml
($ 8.7 to $ 17)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.3

Imported beer

$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 3.4 to $ 6.8)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Cappuccino

$ 5.1/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 6.2)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 2.8/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bergen

1-star hotel

$ 163/night
($ 91 to $ 369)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 184/night
($ 79 to $ 453)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 189/night
($ 74 to $ 415)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

4-star hotel

$ 243/night
($ 133 to $ 649)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 337

5-star hotel

$ 321/night
($ 321 to $ 321)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 550

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 139/month
($ 85 to $ 300)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 251/month
($ 68 to $ 695)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 283/month
($ 132 to $ 603)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Cottage or guest house

$ 176/month
($ 123 to $ 339)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

Family room

$ 310/month
($ 95 to $ 815)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Supermarket food budget in Bergen

Milk

$ 2.5/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

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128% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Eggs

$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 6.2)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 9.5 to $ 21)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 5.9/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 9.6)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.3)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 2.3
($ 1 to $ 3.4)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Bergen

Bus ticket

$ 4/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 4.3)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.4/km
($ 1 to $ 3.9)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 15
($ 11 to $ 25)

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261% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 68/24hrs
($ 27 to $ 254)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 79

Leisure activity budget in Bergen

Cinema

$ 19/ticket
($ 15 to $ 25)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 40/hr
($ 30 to $ 45)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bergen

Cigarettes

$ 16/pack
($ 14 to $ 25)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 87
($ 49 to $ 117)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56

Summer dress

$ 55
($ 40 to $ 88)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Bergen

$ 291
(fair price: $ 241)

Manchester → Bergen

$ 228
(fair price: $ 199)

London → Bergen

$ 185
(fair price: $ 160)

Dublin → Bergen

$ 216
(fair price: $ 183)

New York City → Bergen

$ 643
(fair price: $ 554)

Los Angeles → Bergen

$ 831
(fair price: $ 704)

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