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About Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is a tiny Arctic outpost with dramatic polar landscapes and a unique, close-knit community ❄️🏔️ It has reliable internet for a remote settlement, but expect very high costs, limited services, and long, dark winters. Best for adventurous nomads seeking solitude and inspiration—not for easy, budget-friendly remote work. 🧭💻

Through the year

Best in April (43) · now 31
-20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 47 mm Feb: 54 mm Mar: 44 mm Apr: 35 mm May: 35 mm Jun: 39 mm Jul: 44 mm Aug: 60 mm Sep: 71 mm Oct: 48 mm Nov: 47 mm Dec: 38 mm Jan: -9°C / -15°C Feb: -7°C / -13°C Mar: -10°C / -16°C Apr: -7°C / -13°C May: -1°C / -5°C Jun: 6°C / 3°C Jul: 10°C / 7°C Aug: 10°C / 7°C Sep: 4°C / 1°C Oct: -2°C / -6°C Nov: -6°C / -11°C Dec: -7°C / -13°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 1.2
Internet Speed 5.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.4
Safety 9.3
Accommodation Cost 1.2
Weather 2.1
Nomad Friendly 1.8
Female Friendly 9.0
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Longyearbyen
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,263.12 per month
Coworking Space $263.15 per month
Coffee $5.26 per cup
Beer $7.37 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $23.16 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $63.16 per month
Mobile Plan $52.63 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $94.73 per month

Other cities in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Other cities in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Barentsburg $2,916 2.9 Compare
2 Ny-Alesund $4,263 2.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Luleå SE Sweden $3,182 5.7 Compare
2 Lofoten NO Norway $3,200 4.8 Compare
3 Sundsvall SE Sweden $3,205 5.8 Compare
4 Kiruna SE Sweden $3,863 5.5 Compare

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