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

Halden travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Halden

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Halden compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Halden in 2026 is 31% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Halden in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Halden by expense type

Restaurant budget in Halden

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 16 to $ 42)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 53/person
($ 53 to $ 94)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 13 to $ 20)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 10.1 for 500ml
($ 9.3 to $ 16)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 3.5 to $ 6.2)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.7/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 7.8)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.6/can
($ 2.6 to $ 5.7)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 3.1/bottle
($ 2.6 to $ 4.7)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Halden

1-star hotel

$ 183/night
($ 84 to $ 442)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 157/night
($ 101 to $ 275)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

3-star hotel

$ 186/night
($ 83 to $ 446)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 212/night
($ 141 to $ 341)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 355

5-star hotel

$ 196/night
($ 83 to $ 704)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 595

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 196/month
($ 83 to $ 722)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 156/month
($ 82 to $ 301)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 271

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 189/month
($ 92 to $ 343)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Cottage or guest house

$ 160/month
($ 104 to $ 324)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Family room

$ 252/month
($ 128 to $ 484)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Halden

Milk

$ 2.3/litre
($ 2 to $ 3)

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117% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 6.2/500g
($ 2.5 to $ 12)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.3

Rice

$ 3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 6.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 6.4)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 9.3 to $ 21)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.2)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 8.2)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Halden

Bus ticket

$ 4.4/ticket
($ 4.2 to $ 4.7)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
($ 1.7 to $ 3.1)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.6)

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146% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 12
($ 7.8 to $ 16)

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237% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Halden

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 27)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Halden

Cigarettes

$ 15/pack
($ 15 to $ 20)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 98
($ 63 to $ 125)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 61
($ 42 to $ 89)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Oslo

$ 128
(fair price: $ 108)

Manchester → Oslo

$ 162
(fair price: $ 123)

Montreal → Oslo

$ 829
(fair price: $ 775)

Edinburgh → Oslo

$ 219
(fair price: $ 195)

Dublin → Oslo

$ 199
(fair price: $ 170)

Toronto → Oslo

$ 836
(fair price: $ 698)