Bergen logs 0 outdoor-dinner months a year to Oslo's 3 — Oslo wins by 3. Bergen also leads on frost days by 100.

Bergen runs about $3,829/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Oslo's $4,254/mo — Bergen comes in $425 cheaper each month, roughly 11% less.

On mobility, Oslo scores 3.6 vs Bergen's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on cycling infrastructure. Bergen still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Oslo's culture score of 3.9 sits well above Bergen's 3.3, with the biggest gap on arts & culture.

Bergen and Oslo score neck-and-neck on nature & outdoors (4.8 vs 4.8, 0–5 scale).

Oslo's safety score of 4.6 sits well above Bergen's 3.9, with the biggest gap on road safety. Bergen still holds an edge on wildfire safety.

Oslo's career score of 4.0 sits well above Bergen's 2.4, with the biggest gap on career opportunities.

Oslo's social & community score of 3.0 sits well above Bergen's 2.8, with the biggest gap on expat-first community. Bergen still holds an edge on street atmosphere.

On food & dining, Oslo scores 3.4 vs Bergen's 2.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on brunch availability.

On family, Oslo scores 3.7 vs Bergen's 2.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on international schools.

On healthcare, Oslo scores 3.7 vs Bergen's 3.4 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on private healthcare quality.

Bergen averages 4.9 µg/m³ (excellent) PM2.5 annually versus Oslo's 6.5 µg/m³ (good) — Bergen breathes ~25% cleaner air (1.6 µg/m³ lower).

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