Lillehammer, Norway 🇳🇴
#2025
61.13334, 10.426585
Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
62%
Weight: 150
Moderately priced compared to larger Norwegian cities, but still higher than many European cities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable for a small city, but can be high for short-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are higher than average, but dining out can be affordable if you choose local options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
70%
Weight: 20
Public transport is efficient and reasonably priced, with good connectivity within the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
58%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited, but prices are generally fair for local events and activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Affordable gym memberships available, with a variety of fitness options.
💱 Currency Stability
90%
Weight: 30
The Norwegian Krone is stable, providing a reliable currency for transactions.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
80%
Weight: 100
Good internet speed available, with most areas having access to high-speed connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
45%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to larger cities, but a few options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, making it easy to work remotely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
A few cafes cater to digital nomads, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
35%
Weight: 100
Lillehammer is not a well-known destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85%
Weight: 30
Strong emphasis on work-life balance, with a relaxed lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
92%
Weight: 15
High environmental standards and beautiful natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Very clean city with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
75%
Weight: 30
Most Norwegians speak English well, but some may struggle in rural areas.
💨 Air Quality
88%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution levels.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
95%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with a strong public health system.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, but some services can be costly.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
30%
Weight: 80
Cold and rainy winters with limited sunshine can be challenging.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, making it a safe place to live.
🏞️ Green Spaces
87%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural areas for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rarely needed due to the cooler climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with beautiful autumns and winters, but limited summer warmth.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with local festivals and events, but less vibrant than larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options, primarily focused on local bars and restaurants.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Exceptional outdoor activities available, including skiing and hiking.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language courses available, but locals are friendly and helpful.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but options are limited compared to larger cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, primarily focused on local attractions.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Decent food scene with local specialties, but fewer international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
50%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but not a wide variety.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Good access to fitness facilities, including gyms and sports centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options, but still limited compared to larger cities.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
CET time zone can be challenging for some remote workers, depending on their clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads and freelancers.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Some remote job opportunities, but not a hub for tech jobs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Limited freelance ecosystem, with few resources for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces available but lack amenities and community.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup scene, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Good access to local payment services, including mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited international flights; larger airports are a drive away.
🚇 Public Transit
75%
Weight: 20
Reliable public transit system, though not as extensive as in larger cities.
🚶 Walkability
80%
Weight: 20
Compact city center makes it easy to walk around.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options available.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Cycling is popular, with some bike lanes and paths available.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good intercity travel options via train and bus, though less frequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available, with good internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Very reliable power grid with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Some public WiFi available, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be bureaucratic, but options are available for long-term stays.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High tax rates can be a burden for freelancers and remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
95%
Weight: 20
Highly stable political environment with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Relatively straightforward process, but may require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
30%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Norway.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited resources and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
30%
Weight: 25
Few events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
95%
Weight: 100
Very safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
90%
Weight: 50
Highly supportive environment for women, with strong gender equality.
✊ Racial Tolerance
85%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society, though some issues exist in rural areas.