How much do you need to earn to live here, after Norway takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Norway's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Stavanger is roughly kr25,251/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think 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
Second-hand 1BR 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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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Norway's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
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.