You know it – Norway is expensive. But how expensive exactly? Check out the price list below to get an idea. Once the initial shock over, start saving, and budgeting, for what will no doubt be the trip of your life!

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Main course in a budget restaurant (Chinese, or pizza for example): 120-150Kr

Main course in a more upmarket restaurant: 200-250Kr

Campsite plot for the night: 160Kr

Room for two in a mid-range hotel: 1,200Kr

1l of petrol: 12Kr

Car rental for a week: 4,000Kr

A bottle of beer in a bar: 55-60Kr

A bottle of red wine: (in Vinmonopolet) 100Kr, (in restaurant) 300Kr

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Cinema ticket: 90Kr

Bus ticket: 25Kr

1l of milk: 12Kr

A loaf of bread: 25Kr

Hot dog in a kiosk: 25Kr

Newspaper: 20Kr

Stamp (postcard to Europe): 11Kr

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Prices vary from place to place (from shop to shop, town to town, etc), but the list above is a good indicator of how much you can expect to pay for things here in Norway. You can convert these prices into your own currency using www.xe.com. Check out the following link www.elusivemoose.eu/2009/11/travelling-on-a-budget-in-norway for tips on how to save money during your trip.