Ålesund vs Flam — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Country	Norway	Norway
Nomad score	5.4 / 10	4.9 / 10
Cost of living	$4,201 / mo	$4,024 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	14° / 10°C	16° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI)	30 Good	28 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Average high	10.1°C	10.8°C
Average low	2.6°C	4.1°C
Precipitation	179 mm / mo	131 mm / mo
Sunshine	192 h / mo	199 h / mo
Humidity	81%	80%
Rain days	18.1 / mo	16.3 / mo
Wind speed	12.4 km/h	6.8 km/h

NO Ålesund · average high by month

J 1 F 3 M 7 A 10 M 15 J 17 J 19 A 18 S 16 O 10 N 5 D 1

NO Flam · average high by month

J 0 F 2 M 6 A 9 M 15 J 20 J 22 A 20 S 17 O 11 N 6 D 2

Air quality

Air quality
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
US AQI	30	28
PM2.5	2.5 µg/m³	1.3 µg/m³
PM10	6.6 µg/m³	3.7 µg/m³
Ozone	66 µg/m³	66 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	3.6	3.3
Local Payment Services	8.8	7.9
Startup Scene	3.4	1.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Air Conditioning	2.7	2.2
Green Spaces	8.3	9.4
Natural Disaster Risk	8.9	8.0
Noise Pollution	7.6	8.0
Seasonal Variety	6.7	7.6
Weather	4.7	4.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Mobile Network Coverage	9.1	8.4
Power Grid Reliability	9.5	9.3
Public WiFi Availability	7.4	4.8
VPN Reliability	9.1	9.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Accommodation Cost	1.8	1.7
Cost of Living	1.9	2.2
Currency Stability	8.9	8.5
Entertainment Cost	2.4	2.9
Food & Groceries	2.2	2.5
Gym Membership Cost	3.3	3.5
Transportation Cost	3.0	3.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Culture	6.4	4.6
Indoors Fun	4.6	2.7
Language Learning Opportunities	3.7	3.3
Local Experiences & Tours	7.4	7.9
Nightlife	4.1	2.0
Outdoors & Nature	9.3	9.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Nomad Events & Meetups	2.0	0.7
Nomad Friendly	4.0	2.2
Online Community Presence	2.7	1.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Cafes with WiFi	6.2	4.0
Coworking Spaces Availability	3.3	2.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	4.3	3.0
Digital Nomad Popularity	2.5	2.2
Internet Speed	8.8	8.2
Local SIM Card Availability	8.0	6.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Fitness Facilities	6.0	2.3
Food Scene	5.4	3.6
Healthy Food Options	6.3	4.1
Yoga Studios	3.6	1.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Healthcare	6.0	5.8
Healthcare Affordability	3.5	3.6
Healthcare Quality	8.7	7.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.0	0.7
Ease of Business Registration	5.1	4.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.0	3.2
Freedom of Speech	9.4	9.6
Political Stability	9.3	9.5
Tax Friendliness	3.4	2.8
Visa Ease	4.6	4.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Air Quality	9.1	9.4
Cleanliness	8.8	9.0
Environmental Quality	8.9	9.3
Family Friendly	8.4	8.0
Language Barrier	7.8	8.7
Work-Life Balance	8.4	8.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Female Friendly	9.1	9.1
Racial Tolerance	8.3	8.8
Safety	9.3	9.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Airport Connectivity	6.5	2.3
Cycling	5.3	5.2
Intercity Travel Options	5.9	4.8
Public Transit	5.7	3.6
Ride-sharing Services	3.6	1.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	3.5	4.6
Walkability	7.5	7.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Coworking Quality	5.1	1.6
Freelance Ecosystem	3.5	2.4
Networking Opportunities	3.3	2.1
Remote Job Opportunities	4.5	2.5
Time Zone Favorability	7.4	5.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Jeans	$99 per pair	$95 per pair
Summer Dress	$47 per dress	$64 per dress
Running Shoes	$131 per pair	$127 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Dining Out	$167 per month	$212 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Cinema Ticket	$17 per ticket	$16 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Coffee	$5.02 per cup	$4.76 per cup
Beer	$11 per pint	$9.53 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$23 per meal	$19 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$115 per meal	$85 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$15 per meal	$14 per meal
Apples	$3.35 per kg	$3.18 per kg
Bread	$3.97 per loaf	$3.71 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$2.61 per bottle	$2.12 per bottle
Milk	$2.20 per liter	$2.12 per liter
Rice	$3.56 per kg	$2.65 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$15 per kg	$15 per kg
Beef	$30 per kg	$26 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$20 per bottle	$19 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Groceries	$439 per month	$424 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Doctor Visit (GP)	$37 per visit	$42 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$12 per purchase	$16 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Housing	$889 per month	$847 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,098 per month	$1,006 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$2,353 per month	$1,906 per month
Coworking Space	$293 per month	$265 per month
Coliving Space	$889 per month	$1,271 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Internet & Mobile	$99 per month	$64 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Leisure Activities	$126 per month	$53 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Haircut	$68 per visit	$42 per visit
Laundry	$8.37 per kg	$16 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Mobile Plan	$42 per month	$37 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$68 per month	$64 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$31 one-time	$21 one-time
Gym Membership	$47 per month	$42 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$26 per hour	$21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Transportation	$86 per month	$106 per month
Taxi Start	$11 per trip	$6.35 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.88 per km	$2.12 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$86 per month	$74 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$25 per trip	$13 per trip
Gasoline	$2.46 per liter	$2.33 per liter
Scooter Rental	$13 per month	$42 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	NO Ålesund	NO Flam
Utilities	$188 per month	$159 per month