How much do you need to earn to live in Stavanger? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Norway's tax system.
You need at least kr25,251/month gross to live in Stavanger on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for kr33,263/month gross (kr26,870 net after ~19% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | kr11,000 Cheapest neighborhood (Hillevåg) | kr14,750 Median neighborhood | kr17,750 Premium neighborhood (Eiganes) |
| Groceries | kr4,400 | kr5,280 | kr6,600 |
| Transport | kr820 | kr820 | kr820 |
| Utilities | kr1,940 | kr1,940 | kr1,940 |
| Dining & Entertainment | kr3,400 | kr4,080 | kr5,100 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | kr21,560 | kr26,870 | kr32,210 |
kr25,251/month gross
kr33,263/month gross
kr41,330/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 5 neighborhoods in Stavanger
Hillevåg
10 min by bus
kr11,000 - kr14,000
Madla
15 min by bus
kr12,000 - kr15,500
Storhaug
10 min by walk
kr13,000 - kr16,500
Eiganes
8 min by walk
kr15,500 - kr20,000
Stavanger Sentrum
0 min by walk
kr14,000 - kr18,500
Storhaug
10 min by walk
kr13,000 - kr16,500
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Norway's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least kr25,251/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Stavanger. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for kr33,263/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Norway.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Stavanger is approximately kr15,000/month. Rents range from kr11,000 in Hillevåg to kr20,000 in Eiganes.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Stavanger cost approximately kr4,400. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Norway are progressive. At the budget salary level of kr25,251/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 15%. At the comfortable level of kr33,263/month, it rises to approximately 19%. This includes income tax and social contributions.