Europe's most expensive country — here is how to make it affordable
🔥 Book Tours 🏠 Compare HotelsNorway is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive countries in Europe for visitors. A mid-range trip costs roughly 150-200 EUR/day per person. However, with the right strategy, Norway can be done on a much tighter budget — and the experiences are worth the investment.
Norway is expensive for accommodation. Oslo hostels from 35-55 EUR/night for a dorm bed. Budget hotels from 100-130 EUR/night. Mid-range hotels in Oslo and Bergen from 130-180 EUR/night. Outside cities, fjord guesthouses and family-run pensjonater offer better value — from 80-120 EUR/night.
Restaurant meals in Norway are expensive — expect 200-350 NOK (17-30 EUR) for a main course. A cafe lunch is 150-200 NOK. A pint of beer is 90-120 NOK (8-10 EUR). The budget strategy: buy from supermarkets (Rema 1000, Kiwi and Coop are the cheapest) for breakfast and some lunches — this alone can save 40-60 EUR/day.
The Flytoget Airport Express from Oslo Airport is fast (20 minutes) but costs 220 NOK — the regular airport bus (Flybussen) costs 120-150 NOK and takes 45 minutes. City transport: Oslo T-bane, tram and bus from 40 NOK/journey. Intercity buses (Vy Buss) are cheaper than trains for some routes.
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