Norway is a Scandinavian country renowned for its dramatic fjords, northern lights, and stunning natural beauty. From the vibrant streets of Oslo to the UNESCO-listed Bryggen in Bergen, Norway offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
Local currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Norway.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $30-40/night (dorm)
- Budget
- $80-130/night
- Midrange
- $150-250/night
- Luxury
- $300-800+/night
Food
- Street
- $8-15 (pølse, hot dog, bakery)
- Local
- $18-30 (casual restaurant)
- Midrange
- $40-70 (sit-down dinner)
- Fine
- $150-450+ (Michelin level)
Transport
- Bus
- $4-5 (single city ticket)
- Taxi
- $15-30 (short city ride)
- Airport
- $10-85 (OSL by train/taxi)
- Daytrip
- $25-70 (fjord cruise or train day trip)
Activities
- Museum
- $15-20 (most Oslo museums)
- Sites
- $20-25 (Viking Ship Museum, Munch)
- Tour
- $50-100 (guided fjord or city tour)
- Excursion
- $120-200 (Norway in a Nutshell)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Norway costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
NOK 700-900/week ($65-84/day)
Midrange traveller
NOK 1800-2500/week ($168-233/day)
Luxury traveller
NOK 4000-8000+/week ($372-744+/day)
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Buy alcohol at Vinmonopolet state stores before 6PM (weekdays) or 3PM (Saturdays) — restaurant wine markups are extreme
Supermarkets (REMA 1000, Kiwi, Spar) have excellent ready-made foods and sandwiches for 1/5th of restaurant prices
Oslo Pass (NOK 595/$55 for 24h) covers free admission to 30+ museums and free public transport — great value for busy museum days
Travel by regional trains using 'minipris' advance tickets — Oslo-Bergen for NOK 299 ($28) vs NOK 749 ($70) standard
Picnic with supermarket food at scenic spots — Norwegian parks and waterfront areas are ideal for outdoor lunches
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Vigeland Sculpture Park
The world's largest sculpture park by a single artist has 212 works by Gustav Vigeland set in 80 acres of Frogner Park — completely free to enter.
Oslo Opera House Rooftop
The angled white marble roof of Oslo's Opera House is a public space open 24/7, offering panoramic views of Oslofjord — free.
Akershus Fortress Grounds
Walk the 14th-century fortress walls overlooking Oslofjord for free. Museums inside charge entry but the grounds themselves are open.
Bryggen Alley Walk (Bergen)
UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf and its atmospheric back alleys are freely accessible any time. Explore the maze of old wooden buildings without paying.
Fløyen Mountain Walk
Hike up Fløyen mountain from central Bergen along marked trails for free (vs NOK 120 for the funicular) and enjoy panoramic fjord views.
Norwegian Nature
Thanks to allemannsretten (right to roam), hiking in national parks, forests, and mountains is free. Many of Norway's best experiences cost nothing.