As of November 12, 2026, United Kingdom is cheaper than Norway for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $186 in United Kingdom against $218 in Norway, a gap of 17.1%. Over the past year United Kingdom has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (−0.7% after inflation, against −4.6%). Norway carries the lower US advisory (Level 1 against Level 2).
| Measure | Norway | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $218 | $186 |
| Lean day | $106 | $88 |
| Comfortable day | $469 | $413 |
| Real change, 12 months | −4.6% | −0.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −4.9% | −0.9% |
| Versus 5-year average | −4.4% | −4.5% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 4.8 · Effortless | 4.9 · Effortless |
| Index score | 48 | 48 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Shoulder months | May, Sep | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The fjords cost what they always did in kroner. In dollars and euros, rather less than they used to.
The catchStill one of the most expensive countries on earth for food, drink and lodging, even with the krone well below its long-run level.
Expensive, and worth watching: the pound swings more than most major currencies.
The catchLondon lodging is among the world's most expensive, and walk-up train fares are punitive. Book transport ahead.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.