Living in the Trondheim region: What to Expect?
Trondheim ex-pats enjoying a meet-up at Digs café. Photo: Tormod Igelø Ellingsen
The Greater Trondheim region, centred around the vibrant city of Trondheim, offers a unique mix of urban conveniences, natural beauty, and cultural depth. Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or simply seeking adventure, here’s what you can expect in terms of housing, weather, outdoor activities, culture, and community life.
The Greater Trondheim region, centred around the vibrant city of Trondheim, offers a unique mix of urban conveniences, natural beauty, and cultural depth. Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or simply seeking adventure, here’s what you can expect in terms of housing, weather, outdoor activities, culture, and community life.
Housing
Finding the right place to live is important and the region’s options range from bustling city apartments to tranquil countryside homes.
Renting in Trondheim
Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs NOK 9,000-15,000 per month. Moving to areas outside the centre reduces rents to NOK 7,000-11,000. Shared housing and student accommodation are budget-friendly options.
Buying in Trondheim
Buying a flat starts at NOK 1.8 million for small studios (less than 20 square metres) and rises significantly for larger homes in prime areas. On average, property prices in the city centre are NOK 98,000 per square metre.
Buying a one bedroom apartment in Trondheim city centre will set you back between NOK 2,5 million to 3,5 million. A two bedroom apartment will cost you anywhere from NOK 3 million to 7,5 million.
A stand-alone house in the city centre will typically go for more than NOK 10 million. Moving to the outskirts of Trondheim municipality can reduce the price to around NOK 6 million and up.
Outside of Trondheim
Surrounding areas like Stjørdal, Melhus, Skaun and Malvik offer cheaper rents at NOK 6,000-8,000. Many people commute from these locations for work in Trondheim, balancing lower costs with good accessibility. Regional centres like these often provide excellent commuting options and often a more relaxed lifestyle.
Buying a home in these areas is also more affordable than what you can find in the centre of Trondheim. However - regional centres, like Stjørdal, Melhus and Orkanger, will be more expensive than rural areas. If you would like valley or mountain living, look for houses in Midtre Gauldal - whilst Indre Fosen offers fjord and coastal living on a lower budget than what you can find nearer Trondheim.
Sources: Property sales overviews, Adressa News paper articles and Finn.no
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Weather
The Trondheim region’s coastal climate offers a mix of experiences through the year, making it a dynamic place to live weather and season wise.�