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Trondheim

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Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guide

Monthly cost

$2,735
Rent
$1,30048%
Food
$66024%
Transport
$753%
Coworking
$1807%
Other
$52019%
Cheaper than 12% of our costed cities

Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.

Studying here? About $1,840/mo

Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.

At a glance

Safety9/10
Internet230 Mbps
Nomad score6/10

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay in Norway.

Healthcare

Universal public system (municipal GPs plus state-run hospitals) with strong outcomes; private clinics in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim mainly offer faster access to specialists.

Taxes

Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign employment, investment and pension income, with double-tax relief via credit or exemption under tax treaties.

English

Very high — English is taught from primary school and is widely spoken in cities, workplaces, healthcare and public services.

Getting in — Norway

Full Norway guide

Top visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.

Svalbard: indefinite (visa-free); mainland: Schengen 90/180

Student

Study Permit (Residence Permit for Studies)

59SCORE

Length of the course, renewable

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Trondheim at a glance

Trondheim, Norway costs about $2,735 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 48% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,300 and the smallest is transport at $75. In our data internet averages 230 Mbps and safety scores 9/10. Similar cities range from Akureyri at $2,705 a month to Berlin at $2,750.

Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).

Questions about Trondheim

How much does it cost to live in Trondheim?

A solo remote worker in Trondheim, Norway spends an estimated $2,735 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much is rent in Trondheim?

Rent in Trondheim is an estimated $1,300 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How fast is the internet in Trondheim?

Internet in Trondheim averages 230 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much does coworking cost in Trondheim?

A coworking space in Trondheim costs an estimated $180 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

Is Trondheim safe?

Trondheim has a safety score of 9/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.

What is Trondheim's nomad score?

Trondheim scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.

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