Milan vs Trondheim: cost of living for digital nomads
Milan, Italy 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
- Milan is about 4% cheaper than Trondheim for a month of nomad living ($2,625 vs $2,735).
- Trondheim scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Trondheim: 230 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Milan is temperate; Trondheim is continental.
Milan wins 4 of the measured lines; Trondheim wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Milan or Trondheim?
Milan is cheaper: about $2,625/month against $2,735/month in Trondheim, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Milan or Trondheim?
Trondheim scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Milan.
Which has faster internet, Milan or Trondheim?
Trondheim has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Milan.
| Line | Milan | Trondheim |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,625 | $2,735 |
| Rent | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Food | $580 | $660 |
| Transport | $45 | $75 |
| Coworking | $200 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 230 |
| Climate | temperate | continental |
| 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): Milan September 10, 2026, Trondheim September 11, 2026.