Travel budget and cost of living in Norway how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Norway

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Norway: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Norway for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 93 for 2 ppl.
$ 23 per person
$ 18 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2408* (20664 NOK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 140 for 2 ppl.
$ 57 per person
$ 28 per person
$ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4736* (40656 NOK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 178 for 2 ppl.
$ 99 per person
$ 40 per person
$ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 7219* (61964 NOK)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Norway in 2021

Cost of living: Norway VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Norway in 2021 is 49% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Restaurant Hotel

Food Transport

Housing Leisure activities

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Cost of living in Norway by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Norway compared to the national average.

Cities	/Norway	View Details
Drammen	9% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Drammen
Jessheim	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Jessheim
Sandefjord	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Sandefjord
Flekkefjord	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Flekkefjord
Skien	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Skien
Geilo	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Geilo
Oslo	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Oslo
Larvik	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Larvik
Honefoss	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Honefoss
Kongsvinger	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kongsvinger
Farsund	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Farsund
Moss	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Moss
Lillehammer	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Lillehammer
Hamar	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Hamar
Drobak	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Drobak
Kristiansund	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kristiansund
Mandal	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Mandal
Halden	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Halden
Harstad	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Harstad
Fredrikstad	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Fredrikstad
Molde	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Molde
Egersund	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Egersund
Sarpsborg	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sarpsborg
Porsgrunn	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Porsgrunn
Kongsberg	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kongsberg
Bergen	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bergen
Horten	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Horten
Arendal	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Arendal
Stavanger	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Stavanger
Trondheim	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Trondheim
Kristiansand	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kristiansand
Narvik	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Narvik
Haugesund	17% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Haugesund

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Local prices in Norway by expense type

Norway: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Norway is 73% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 33)

43% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 36 to $ 71)

63% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

63% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 10.5 for 500ml
($ 8 to $ 13)

114% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 4.7 for 330ml
($ 3.3 to $ 7)

69% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 5/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

20% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 3.7/can
($ 2.6 to $ 5.4)

102% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 3.1/bottle
($ 2.4 to $ 4.7)

108% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Norway: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Norway costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 101/night
($ 98 to $ 102)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 100 to $ 136)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 163/night
($ 131 to $ 204)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 194/night
($ 167 to $ 225)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 353/night
($ 294 to $ 413)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 96/month
($ 89 to $ 104)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 179/month
($ 152 to $ 216)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 189/month
($ 164 to $ 231)

15% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 137/month
($ 127 to $ 147)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 263/month
($ 211 to $ 324)

51% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Norway: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Norway is 43% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.9)

162% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 3.3/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 5.3)

25% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 6.1)

99% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 13/kg
($ 9.3 to $ 24)

18% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 7 to $ 22)

64% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

14% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.9)

5% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 2.6/salad
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

62% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 2.4
($ 0.8 to $ 3.9)

36% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 32/kg
($ 13 to $ 42)

152% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Norway: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Norway is 102% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 4.4/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 5.9)

100% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 91/month
($ 65 to $ 106)

32% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

184% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 12
($ 7.6 to $ 18)

265% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 49/24hrs
($ 9.6 to $ 167)

25% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Norway: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Norway costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 193/month
($ 116 to $ 389)

20% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.2)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 59/month
($ 47 to $ 83)

10% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1187/month
($ 876 to $ 1635)

10% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1323

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 931/month
($ 701 to $ 1168)

12% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1066

Flat (centre)

$ 1924/month
($ 1401 to $ 2918)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2121

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1507/month
($ 1168 to $ 2101)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698

Gym

$ 49/month
($ 35 to $ 71)

31% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 374/month
($ 334 to $ 468)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 6213/yr
($ 2801 to $ 15403)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15561

Norway: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Norway is 74% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 21)

29% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 35/hr
($ 24 to $ 48)

120% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Norway: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Norway is 74% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 16/pack
($ 14 to $ 17)

91% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 104
($ 59 to $ 136)

134% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 47
($ 24 to $ 95)

30% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 115
($ 77 to $ 164)

52% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 156
($ 95 to $ 235)

64% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Oslo

$ 141
(fair price: $ 75)

Manchester → Oslo

$ 171
(fair price: $ 140)

New York City → Oslo

$ 588
(fair price: $ 478)

Edinburgh → Oslo

$ 162
(fair price: $ 138)

Dublin → Oslo

$ 131
(fair price: $ 108)

Toronto (Ontario) → Oslo

$ 754
(fair price: $ 646)

Los Angeles → Oslo

$ 757
(fair price: $ 592)

Sydney → Oslo

$ 1459
(fair price: $ 1162)

Montreal → Oslo

$ 807
(fair price: $ 705)

Melbourne → Oslo

$ 1459
(fair price: $ 1183)

Perth → Oslo

$ 1404
(fair price: $ 1154)

Auckland → Oslo

$ 1888
(fair price: $ 1302)

About the information on the cost of living in Norway

The information about the cost of living in Norway shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Norway updated on 15-02-2021.

Travel budget and cost of living in Norway how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Norway

Norway: calculate your travel budget

Norway: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Norway in 2021

Cost of living: Norway VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Norway by city

Local prices in Norway by expense type

Norway: Restaurant budget

Norway: Hotel and accommodation budget

Norway: Supermarket food budget

Norway: Public and private transport budget

Norway: Budget for living and housing

Norway: Leisure activity budget

Norway: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Norway

Low budget
(backpacker)

Average budget
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High budget
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