Austin vs Bergen: cost of living for digital nomads
Austin, United States and Bergen, Norway, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Bergen is about 2% cheaper than Austin for a month of nomad living ($2,890 vs $2,950).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,400 in Bergen against $1,500 in Austin.
- Bergen scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Austin: 250 Mbps typical against 230 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Austin wins 3 of the measured lines; Bergen wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Austin or Bergen?
Bergen is cheaper: about $2,890/month against $2,950/month in Austin, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Austin or Bergen?
Bergen scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Austin.
Which has faster internet, Austin or Bergen?
Austin has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 230 Mbps in Bergen.
| Line | Austin | Bergen |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,950 | $2,890 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $1,400 |
| Food | $620 | $680 |
| Transport | $90 | $80 |
| Coworking | $200 | $190 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 230 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Austin September 11, 2026, Bergen September 11, 2026.