Reine vs Kiruna — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Country	Norway	Sweden
Nomad score	4.5 / 10	5.5 / 10
Cost of living	$3,854 / mo	$3,863 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	11° / 8°C	10° / 4°C
Air quality (AQI)	32 Good	27 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Average high	6.9°C	3.7°C
Average low	3.1°C	-3.1°C
Precipitation	106 mm / mo	59 mm / mo
Sunshine	193 h / mo	204 h / mo
Humidity	80%	79%
Rain days	16.7 / mo	11 / mo
Wind speed	26.4 km/h	15.7 km/h

NO Reine · average high by month

J 1 F 2 M 2 A 4 M 8 J 12 J 16 A 15 S 11 O 7 N 4 D 2

SE Kiruna · average high by month

J -8 F -6 M -3 A 1 M 8 J 16 J 19 A 16 S 10 O 2 N -4 D -7

Air quality

Air quality
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
US AQI	32	27
PM2.5	3.3 µg/m³	1 µg/m³
PM10	12.1 µg/m³	1.4 µg/m³
Ozone	67 µg/m³	55 µg/m³
UV index	0	0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.4	4.0
Local Payment Services	7.8	8.9
Startup Scene	1.4	3.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Air Conditioning	2.5	2.7
Green Spaces	8.4	8.9
Natural Disaster Risk	9.0	9.0
Noise Pollution	9.1	8.0
Seasonal Variety	7.7	8.5
Weather	4.2	3.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Mobile Network Coverage	7.6	8.4
Power Grid Reliability	8.9	9.3
Public WiFi Availability	3.2	5.5
VPN Reliability	8.6	9.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Accommodation Cost	1.2	4.1
Cost of Living	1.5	4.9
Currency Stability	8.5	9.0
Entertainment Cost	2.3	4.3
Food & Groceries	1.6	4.4
Gym Membership Cost	1.7	5.0
Transportation Cost	2.0	5.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Culture	4.0	5.7
Indoors Fun	2.2	3.8
Language Learning Opportunities	2.9	4.2
Local Experiences & Tours	6.6	7.4
Nightlife	1.6	3.1
Outdoors & Nature	9.7	9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.7	1.2
Nomad Friendly	2.1	2.8
Online Community Presence	1.4	1.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Cafes with WiFi	3.1	4.5
Coworking Spaces Availability	1.0	2.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	1.5	3.3
Digital Nomad Popularity	1.5	2.1
Internet Speed	6.3	8.4
Local SIM Card Availability	7.2	7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Fitness Facilities	2.6	4.8
Food Scene	3.5	4.6
Healthy Food Options	4.0	4.7
Yoga Studios	1.7	2.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Healthcare	5.7	7.2
Healthcare Affordability	3.7	5.8
Healthcare Quality	7.5	8.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.8	1.3
Ease of Business Registration	5.0	5.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account	3.6	3.4
Freedom of Speech	9.5	9.3
Political Stability	9.4	9.2
Tax Friendliness	2.3	3.7
Visa Ease	4.5	6.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Air Quality	9.5	9.0
Cleanliness	9.2	8.7
Environmental Quality	9.3	9.1
Family Friendly	6.9	7.8
Language Barrier	8.1	7.9
Work-Life Balance	8.3	8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Female Friendly	9.4	8.9
Racial Tolerance	8.7	8.1
Safety	9.7	9.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Airport Connectivity	3.1	4.9
Cycling	4.9	3.4
Intercity Travel Options	3.2	4.7
Public Transit	3.5	4.5
Ride-sharing Services	1.0	1.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	3.7	2.2
Walkability	7.2	5.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Coworking Quality	1.1	3.2
Freelance Ecosystem	1.6	2.7
Networking Opportunities	1.6	2.7
Remote Job Opportunities	2.6	3.5
Time Zone Favorability	6.9	6.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Jeans	$127 per pair	$95 per pair
Summer Dress	$85 per dress	$48 per dress
Running Shoes	$159 per pair	$123 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Dining Out	$159 per month	$193 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Cinema Ticket	$18 per ticket	$17 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Coffee	$4.76 per cup	$4.49 per cup
Beer	$10 per pint	$8.35 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$20 per meal	$16 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$116 per meal	$91 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$15 per meal	$11 per meal
Apples	$3.71 per kg	$3.69 per kg
Bread	$3.71 per loaf	$3.00 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$2.65 per bottle	$1.93 per bottle
Milk	$2.33 per liter	$1.77 per liter
Rice	$3.18 per kg	$3.42 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$20 per kg	$14 per kg
Beef	$30 per kg	$22 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$26 per bottle	$14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Groceries	$529 per month	$407 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Doctor Visit (GP)	$42 per visit	$32 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$16 per purchase	$10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Housing	$953 per month	$770 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,006 per month	$904 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$2,647 per month	$1,798 per month
Coworking Space	$265 per month	$284 per month
Coliving Space	$1,906 per month	$770 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Internet & Mobile	$64 per month	$59 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Leisure Activities	$53 per month	$128 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Haircut	$48 per visit	$51 per visit
Laundry	$13 per kg	$6.95 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Mobile Plan	$48 per month	$32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$74 per month	$41 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$26 one-time	$16 one-time
Gym Membership	$58 per month	$48 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$37 per hour	$24 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Transportation	$53 per month	$80 per month
Taxi Start	$8.47 per trip	$8.02 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.65 per km	$2.35 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$127 per month	$73 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$16 per trip	$21 per trip
Gasoline	$2.33 per liter	$2.12 per liter
Scooter Rental	$64 per month	$13 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	NO Reine	SE Kiruna
Utilities	$159 per month	$128 per month