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About Svolvaer

Svolvær, Norway 🇳🇴 is a scenic Arctic town in the Lofoten Islands, perfect for digital nomads who love nature and calm vibes. 🌊🏔️ It offers cozy cafés, reliable basics, and stunning views for work breaks. Best for remote workers seeking inspiration, hiking, fishing, and a slower pace—less ideal if you need big-city coworking and nightlife.

Through the year

Best in July (51) · now 29
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 148 mm Feb: 157 mm Mar: 116 mm Apr: 85 mm May: 128 mm Jun: 99 mm Jul: 85 mm Aug: 148 mm Sep: 123 mm Oct: 152 mm Nov: 115 mm Dec: 132 mm Jan: -0°C / -5°C Feb: 1°C / -4°C Mar: 1°C / -5°C Apr: 4°C / -1°C May: 9°C / 4°C Jun: 15°C / 9°C Jul: 18°C / 12°C Aug: 16°C / 11°C Sep: 12°C / 8°C Oct: 6°C / 3°C Nov: 2°C / -2°C Dec: -0°C / -5°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 2.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4
Safety 9.6
Internet Speed 7.9
Accommodation Cost 1.7
Weather 3.5
Nomad Friendly 3.7
Female Friendly 9.4
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Svolvaer
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,164.73 per month
Coworking Space $370.60 per month
Coffee $4.76 per cup
Beer $9.53 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $19.06 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $63.53 per month
Mobile Plan $42.35 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $63.53 per month

Other cities in Norway

Other cities in Norway
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Oslo $4,874 6.3 Compare
2 Trondheim $4,038 6.0 Compare
3 Stavanger $4,879 5.9 Compare
4 Bergen $4,101 5.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lofoten NO Norway $3,200 4.8 Compare
2 Reine NO Norway $3,854 4.5 Compare
3 Tromsø NO Norway $4,656 5.6 Compare
4 Bodø NO Norway $4,388 5.4 Compare

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