Bergen vs Melbourne: cost of living for digital nomads
Bergen, Norway and Melbourne, 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
- Bergen is about 2% cheaper than Melbourne for a month of nomad living ($2,890 vs $2,950).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,400 in Bergen against $1,500 in Melbourne.
- Bergen scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Bergen: 230 Mbps typical against 220 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Bergen wins 6 of the measured lines; Melbourne wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bergen or Melbourne?
Bergen is cheaper: about $2,890/month against $2,950/month in Melbourne, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bergen or Melbourne?
Bergen scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Melbourne.
Which has faster internet, Bergen or Melbourne?
Bergen has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 220 Mbps in Melbourne.
| Line | Bergen | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,890 | $2,950 |
| Rent | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Food | $680 | $620 |
| Transport | $80 | $90 |
| Coworking | $190 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 220 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| 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, Melbourne September 11, 2026.