Here are some important details to help you calculate your meal budget for your trip to Norway. First, it's good to know the names of different meals in Norwegian:
- Breakfast => Petit-déjeuner = Frokost
- Lunch => Déjeuner = Lunsj
- Dinner => Dîner = Middag
A meal costs on average between 150 to 400 NOK (about 13 to 35 €).
Average Meal Prices at Restaurants:
- Breakfast = 70 to 120 NOK (about 6 to 10 €) on average
- Lunch = 150 to 300 NOK (about 13 to 25 €) on average
- Dinner = 200 to 400 NOK (about 17 to 35 €) on average
These prices include taxes and tips.
DAILY MEAL BUDGET
Here’s what your daily meal budget might look like depending on your traveler profile if you have all your meals at restaurants:
- Economical = 300 NOK (about 26 €) / day / person
- Mid-range = 450 NOK (about 39 €) / day / person
- Luxury = 600 NOK (about 52 €) / day / person
HOW TO SAVE MONEY?
The budget examples mentioned above are calculated assuming all meals are taken at restaurants.
Of course, you will save substantial amounts if you buy some meals from grocery stores or local markets. Street food is also highly recommended in Norway, often inexpensive and delicious.
This way, you could decide to have breakfast in your hotel room, or have a charming picnic at lunchtime or even in the evening.
Have a great trip and enjoy your meals in Norway!