Stavanger

Norway ·Rogaland · Europe ·UTC UTC+1/UTC+2

Cost Very High

Safety ★★★★★

English Excellent

Currency NOK kr

City Overview

Stavanger is Norway’s oil capital — Equinor’s HQ and an energy-industry cluster make it highly international with many expats. Its white-wood old town and the Preikestolen fjord hike are famous; energy transition (offshore wind) is rising. Incomes and living costs are among the nation’s highest and it is very safe — the energy hub and fjord-tourism gateway of southwest Norway.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment 11,000–16,000 kr/mo (centre); 9,000–12,500 kr/mo (outer)

Dining Out 170–290 kr (casual); 650–1,150 kr (restaurant for 2)

Monthly Transport Monthly pass ~820 kr

Monthly Groceries 3,800–5,700 kr/mo (groceries)

USD Reference： Approx. USD 1,050–1,520/mo (1BR centre, 2025 rates)

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Data above is approximate. Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.

Getting Around

Buses + commuter rail (Jæren line), Kolumbus. Stavanger Airport (SVG). A gateway for fjord cruises and hikes. Walkable centre.

Why Live Here

Norway’s oil capital; Equinor HQ
International; many expats
Preikestolen & fjord-tourism gateway

Popular Neighborhoods

City Center Sentrum/Gamle Stavanger (core/old town)

International Hub Eiganes/Våland (upscale/livable)

Quiet & Residential Hundvåg/Storhaug (residential)

Budget-Friendly Outer/Sandnes (value)

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Cost of Living Detail Monthly breakdown: rent, food, transport

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Data Updated: 2026-06-21