Places · Norway

Living in Bergen

Norway · temperate

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Bergen is a mid-sized city of roughly 285,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Norway. The climate is temperate. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,900. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for hiking, skiing, live music.

At a glance

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People
~285,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,900
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
5/5
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Walkable
5/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
5/5Great mineral water

Who tends to love Bergen

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet5/5
🚶 Walkable5/5
🚌 Transit5/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 6 µg/m³
🚰 Water5/5 · Great mineral water
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+29%
👶 For kids5/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionStrong
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil2/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism4/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport5/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +29% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

On the map

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