Bergen vs Utrecht: cost of living for digital nomads
Bergen, Norway and Utrecht, Netherlands, 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
- Utrecht is about 8% cheaper than Bergen for a month of nomad living ($2,645 vs $2,890).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,350 in Utrecht against $1,400 in Bergen.
- Bergen scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Bergen: 230 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Bergen wins 2 of the measured lines; Utrecht wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bergen or Utrecht?
Utrecht is cheaper: about $2,645/month against $2,890/month in Bergen, roughly 8% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bergen or Utrecht?
Bergen scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Utrecht.
Which has faster internet, Bergen or Utrecht?
Bergen has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Utrecht.
| Line | Bergen | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,890 | $2,645 |
| Rent | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| Food | $680 | $560 |
| Transport | $80 | $65 |
| Coworking | $190 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 200 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| 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, Utrecht September 10, 2026.