How much do you need to earn to live in Trondheim? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Norway's tax system.
You need at least kr20,496/month gross to live in Trondheim on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for kr27,613/month gross (kr23,130 net after ~16% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | kr9,000 Cheapest neighborhood (Moholt) | kr12,500 Median neighborhood | kr15,000 Premium neighborhood (Solsiden) |
| Groceries | kr4,000 | kr4,800 | kr6,000 |
| Transport | kr720 | kr720 | kr720 |
| Utilities | kr1,750 | kr1,750 | kr1,750 |
| Dining & Entertainment | kr2,800 | kr3,360 | kr4,200 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | kr18,270 | kr23,130 | kr27,670 |
kr20,496/month gross
kr27,613/month gross
kr34,472/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 4 neighborhoods in Trondheim
Moholt
15 min by bus
kr9,000 - kr12,000
Lade
10 min by bus
kr10,000 - kr13,000
Midtbyen
0 min by walk
kr12,000 - kr15,000
Solsiden
5 min by walk
kr13,000 - kr17,000
Midtbyen
0 min by walk
kr12,000 - kr15,000
Lade
10 min by bus
kr10,000 - kr13,000
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Norway's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least kr20,496/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Trondheim. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for kr27,613/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Norway.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 4 neighborhoods in Trondheim is approximately kr12,625/month. Rents range from kr9,000 in Moholt to kr17,000 in Solsiden.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Trondheim cost approximately kr4,000. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Norway are progressive. At the budget salary level of kr20,496/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 11%. At the comfortable level of kr27,613/month, it rises to approximately 16%. This includes income tax and social contributions.