Brisbane vs Trondheim: cost of living for digital nomads
Brisbane, Australia and Trondheim, 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
- Brisbane is about 1% cheaper than Trondheim for a month of nomad living ($2,715 vs $2,735).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,300 in Trondheim against $1,350 in Brisbane.
- Trondheim scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Trondheim: 230 Mbps typical against 220 Mbps.
- Brisbane is tropical; Trondheim is continental.
Brisbane wins 3 of the measured lines; Trondheim wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Brisbane or Trondheim?
Brisbane is cheaper: about $2,715/month against $2,735/month in Trondheim, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Brisbane or Trondheim?
Trondheim scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Brisbane.
Which has faster internet, Brisbane or Trondheim?
Trondheim has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 220 Mbps in Brisbane.
| Line | Brisbane | Trondheim |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,715 | $2,735 |
| Rent | $1,350 | $1,300 |
| Food | $590 | $660 |
| Transport | $85 | $75 |
| Coworking | $180 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 220 | 230 |
| Climate | tropical | continental |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | 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): Brisbane September 11, 2026, Trondheim September 11, 2026.