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Bærum
City in Akershus, Norway
Overview
Bærum is a prosperous suburban municipality just west of Oslo, known for its beautiful coastline, green spaces, and blend of modern living with Norwegian heritage. The area offers excellent amenities, family-friendly neighborhoods, and quick access to scenic fjord landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Akershus
Population
132,358
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.89°, 10.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,900
Local Cost
$2,160
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
98
English
97
Temperature
4.6°C
Summer Avg
14.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.4°C
Record High
31.2°C
Record Low
-31.4°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1047 mm
Internet Speed
256 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
5
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OSL
Distance
47 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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