Stavanger

🇳🇴Norway•Northern Europe

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living84

Safety84

Healthcare89

Career Opportunities78

Climate49

Transport86

Air Quality69.5

Family Friendliness91.33

Education90

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Stavanger a good place to live?

Stavanger scores 77/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 84/100), very safe (safety: 84/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 89/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Stavanger?

Stavanger has a cost of living score of 84/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Stavanger?

Stavanger has a transport score of 86/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Stavanger?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Stavanger are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Stavanger safe for expats?

Stavanger has a safety score of 84/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 69.5/100.

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