City in Trøndelag, Norway
Cost of living in Trondheim
How much a month costs in Trondheim
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,490–3,640 (kr24,000–35,000).
Prices in Trondheim
Typical 2026 ranges in NOK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NOK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr9,500–15,000 | $987–1,560 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr7,500–11,000 | $780–1,140 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr350–500 | $36–52 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr1,100–1,900 | $114–197 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr130–170 | $13.5–17.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr270–450 | $28–47 |
| Cappuccino | kr45–58 | $4.7–6.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr90–115 | $9.4–12.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr45–55 | $4.7–5.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr140–220 | $15–23 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | kr350–550 | $36–57 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr200–400 | $21–42 |
Value for money: 31/100
A value score of 31/100 means Trondheim gives more quality of life per dollar than 30% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 85/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 7 places we cover in Norway.
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Cost of living across Norway
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Trondheim
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Trondheim?
About $1,250–1,660 on a lean budget, $2,490–3,640 for a comfortable month and $4,780–7,480 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Trondheim?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr9,500–15,000 ($987–1,560) a month in the center and kr7,500–11,000 ($780–1,140) outside it.
How much does food cost in Trondheim?
A local meal is kr130–170 ($13.5–17.7); a mid-range restaurant is kr270–450 ($28–47) per person.
Is Norway expensive?
Prices in Norway are about 91% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- AtB (Trøndelag public transport)
- Visit Trondheim
- St. Olavs Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.