Harstad, Norway

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)

$2433

Retiree Score

58.0

Safety Index

67.0

Healthcare

6 facilities

Living in Harstad, Norway is a stark contrast to the postcard-perfect images. With a population of just 25,204, this remote municipality in the Troms region grapples with a bureaucratic maze and a climate that swings between frigid winters and fleeting summers. The tax burden is heavy, and the bureaucracy is a persistent headache. However, the town's history as a Viking-era trading hub and the striking natural beauty of the Hinnøya island may appeal to adventurous souls seeking an authentic taste of life above the Arctic Circle.

Can I afford Harstad?

Total Monthly Household Income (After Tax):

Lifestyle: comfortable

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You could save

$726 / month

Savings Rate24%

Rent $1045

Living Costs $1229

Safety

Healthcare

100

Walkability

Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$2

Bread (loaf)—

Eggs (12)$4

Rice (1kg)—

Chicken (1kg)—

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$14

Meal (Mid-range)$120

Cappuccino$6

Water (0.33L)—

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$165

Mobile Plan (mo)$34

Gym (mo)$42

Cinema Ticket$17

Housing

1BR Center (mo)$1045

1BR Outside (mo)—

3BR Center (mo)$1515

3BR Outside (mo)—

Expat Life

English Proficiency

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Expat Community

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Top Neighborhoods

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Elevation

Nearest Airport

EVE (35km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary

$3453

Mortgage Interest Rate

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet

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Temperature

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Annual Rainfall

1093 mm

Coworking Spaces

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Best Months to Visit

May, Jun, Jul, Aug