Migration Fit

Bodø

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Bodø is a city in Norway. Rent is 14 EUR/m2/month (from Eiendom Norge). The unemployment rate is 2.5 % (from NAV). Some metrics are not yet available at city level and show country or region estimates. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-12.

Average net cold rent 14 EUR/m2/month Eiendom Norge
Unemployment rate 2.5 % NAV

Official sources · Fresh · Last checked 2026-06-12

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Country: Norway · Population 53,638 persons · Last checked

Work & income

Work & labour market

Work & labour market — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Unemployment rate 2.5 % details.level.level_0 NAV Official AFresh
Bodø has Unemployment rate at 2.5 percent, observed on 2026-03-01 from NAV.
Median full-time gross salary (regional) 4,500 EUR/month Regional median (Kreis) Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Official BFresh
Bodø has Median full-time gross salary (regional) at 4,500 EUR/month, observed on 2025-12-31 from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB).

For labour-market indicators, lower unemployment is usually easier to interpret as a stronger local job market; occupation-specific salary rows should be compared within the same occupation.

Income & taxes

Income & taxes — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
employer_social_contribution_percent 0 % details.level.level_0 Skatteetaten Official AFresh
Bodø has employer_social_contribution_percent at 0 percent, observed on 2026-01-01 from Skatteetaten.
Public transport monthly pass 55 EUR/month details.level.level_0 Nordland fylkeskommune Official AFresh
Bodø has Public transport monthly pass at 55 EUR/month, observed on 2026-01-01 from Nordland fylkeskommune.

Cost & housing

Cost & income

Cost & income — 5 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
groceries_monthly_eur 418 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat prc_ppp_ind groceries & household services PLI, EU27=100 baseline converted to EUR via HICP) Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx) Official AFresh
Bodø has groceries_monthly_eur at 418 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Comparative price levels and HICP (prc_ppp_ind, prc_hicp_midx).
utilities_monthly_eur 58 EUR/month Country average (Eurostat nrg_pc_204 electricity band 1D + nrg_pc_202 gas band D2, weighted by national consumption mix and heating-degree-day share) Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas) Official AFresh
Bodø has utilities_monthly_eur at 58 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from Eurostat — Household energy prices (nrg_pc_204 electricity, nrg_pc_202 gas).
net_income_eur_month 3,418 EUR/month Country average (single, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Bodø has net_income_eur_month at 3,418 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.
net_income_couple_eur_month 3,982 EUR/month Country average (married one earner, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Bodø has net_income_couple_eur_month at 3,982 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.
net_income_family_eur_month 4,577 EUR/month Country average (married one earner with two children, 100% average wage; DE primary from BMF Lohnsteuer Steuerklasse III with Kindergeld considered, other countries from OECD Taxing Wages) OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income details.sourceType.intergovernmental BFresh
Bodø has net_income_family_eur_month at 4,577 EUR/month, observed on 2024-12-31 from OECD — Taxing Wages (DF_TAXINGWAGES) tax wedge and net income.

Housing

Housing — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Average net cold rent 14 EUR/m2/month details.level.level_0 Eiendom Norge Official AFresh
Bodø has Average net cold rent at 14 EUR/m2/month, observed on 2026-04-01 from Eiendom Norge.

Quality of life & safety

Safety

Safety — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents 5,500 per_100k details.level.level_0 Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Official BFresh
Bodø has Recorded crime incidents per 100k residents at 5,500 per_100k, observed on 2024-12-31 from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB).

Connectivity

Connectivity — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Gigabit broadband availability 88 % City (Gemeinde) Nkom (Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet) Official AFresh
Bodø has Gigabit broadband availability at 88 percent, observed on 2025-12-31 from Nkom (Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet).

Mobility

Mobility — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Passenger car density 470 per_1000 City (Gemeinde) Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Official BFresh
Bodø has Passenger car density at 470 per_1000, observed on 2025-12-31 from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB).

Healthcare

Healthcare — 2 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
Physician Density 3.6 per_1000 details.level.level_0 Helsedirektoratet Official AFresh
Bodø has Physician Density at 3.6 per_1000, observed on 2025-12-31 from Helsedirektoratet.
Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) 360 per_100k Land (Zi Versorgungsatlas 2024) Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Official BFresh
Bodø has Berufstätige physicians per 100 000 (Zi / BÄK) at 360 per_100k, observed on 2024-12-31 from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB).
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Environment, air quality & demographics

Tier-3 factors relevant at the final comparison stage.

Demographics

Demographics — 1 metric(s).
Metric Value Source Observed Confidence
foreign_population_share_percent 12 % City / municipality Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB) Official BFresh
Bodø has foreign_population_share_percent at 12 percent, observed on 2025-01-01 from Statistisk sentralbyrå (SSB).

Data coverage

What is measured at city level for Bodø, and what is currently inherited or still being collected.

0 city-level metrics· 16 country-level· Not yet city-level:Education: No official registry existsEnvironment & climateAir quality

Official city handoff

Official municipal and transport links for Bodø.
Field Source Last updated
Statistics portal Norway official statistics

Frequently asked about Bodø

How much is rent in Bodø?

Rent varies by district and apartment size. Check the Cost & housing table on this page for the latest sourced figure with observation date.

What salary can I expect in Bodø?

Salaries depend on sector and experience. The median net salary shown in the tables is from official statistics. Tech and professional roles typically pay above the median.

Is Bodø safe?

Safety indicators are in the Quality of life table where available. Community-sourced crime indices are labelled grade D. Use official local police statistics for decisions.

What data is city-level vs estimated?

0 metrics are measured at city level. 16 are country or region estimates shown as fallback. See the Data coverage section for details.

When was Bodø’s data last updated?

Most recent check: 2026-06-12. Each metric also carries its own observation date in the table. The data coverage section shows the next scheduled refresh.

Where do Bodø figures come from?

From official statistical and government bodies and recognized international organizations. Each visible value links to its source where available.

Is this immigration or tax advice?

No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.


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Official sources

  1. Eurostat (European Commission)
City data no-1804.json JSON cities.csv CSV JSON Catalog