Norway
Stavanger
#3 Top 5 cities
Stavanger is strong for the energy sector and families, with high quality of life and stable infrastructure, but with a narrower job profile.
Country overview
Population
151Β 669
Year-round temperatures
Day: 4°C aΕΎ 20°C
Night: 0°C aΕΎ 13°C
Climate
Mild coastal climate with wind, rain, and few temperature extremes.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
2/10
Business friendliness
8/10
Safety
9/10
Stavanger is generally very safe; petty theft, nightlife incidents, road traffic and harsh coastal weather are the main practical concerns.
Natural disaster resilience
7/10
Coastal storms, intense rainfall, flooding and localized landslides can disrupt Stavanger, although catastrophic events are uncommon.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
9/10
Electricity stability
10/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¬π§British
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π΅π±Poles
- πͺπΊScandinavians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +International environment
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βHigher living costs
- βSmaller job market
- βHigher prices