Tokyo vs Trondheim: cost of living for digital nomads
Tokyo, Japan 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
- Trondheim is about 2% cheaper than Tokyo for a month of nomad living ($2,735 vs $2,800).
- Tokyo scores higher on safety (10/10 vs 9/10).
- Tokyo is temperate; Trondheim is continental.
Tokyo wins 3 of the measured lines; Trondheim wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Tokyo or Trondheim?
Trondheim is cheaper: about $2,735/month against $2,800/month in Tokyo, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Tokyo or Trondheim?
Tokyo scores higher on safety: 10/10 against 9/10 for Trondheim.
Which has faster internet, Tokyo or Trondheim?
Tokyo and Trondheim have about the same typical internet speed, 230 Mbps.
| Line | Tokyo | Trondheim |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,800 | $2,735 |
| Rent | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Food | $650 | $660 |
| Transport | $120 | $75 |
| Coworking | $200 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 230 |
| Climate | temperate | 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): Tokyo November 11, 2026, Trondheim September 11, 2026.