SJ
Longyearbyen
Nomad score
4.1 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$4,168
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
Data unavailable
Weather today
-14° / -19°
high / low, °CAbout 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 (39) · now 27
J 27
F 27
M 30
A 39
M 34
J 34
J 35
A 32
S 27
O 27
N 27
D 27
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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
| # | City | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barentsburg | $2,916 | 2.9 | Compare |
| 2 | Ny-Alesund | $4,263 | 2.8 | Compare |
Nearby destinations
| # | City | Country | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barentsburg | SJ
Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
$2,916 | 2.9 | Compare |
| 2 | Ny-Alesund | SJ
Svalbard and Jan Mayen |
$4,263 | 2.8 | Compare |
| 3 | Tromsø |  NO
Norway |
$4,656 | 5.6 | Compare |
| 4 | Lofoten | NO
Norway |
$3,200 | 4.7 | Compare |