Bergen vs Brisbane: cost of living for digital nomads
Bergen, Norway and Brisbane, Australia, 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
- Brisbane is about 6% cheaper than Bergen for a month of nomad living ($2,715 vs $2,890).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,350 in Brisbane against $1,400 in Bergen.
- Bergen scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Bergen: 230 Mbps typical against 220 Mbps.
- Bergen is temperate; Brisbane is tropical.
Bergen wins 3 of the measured lines; Brisbane wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bergen or Brisbane?
Brisbane is cheaper: about $2,715/month against $2,890/month in Bergen, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bergen or Brisbane?
Bergen scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Brisbane.
Which has faster internet, Bergen or Brisbane?
Bergen has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 220 Mbps in Brisbane.
| Line | Bergen | Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,890 | $2,715 |
| Rent | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| Food | $680 | $590 |
| Transport | $80 | $85 |
| Coworking | $190 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 220 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
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): Bergen September 11, 2026, Brisbane September 11, 2026.