Restaurant prices in Norway

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Norway? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Norway? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Norway?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 19 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 12.3 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 95 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 19 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 3.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Norway, including local beer, coffee, bottle of water, cheap restaurant, or imported beer


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Norway


What currency is used in Norway and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Norway Norwegian krone (NOK). For 10 US dollars you can get 105 Norwegian kroner. For 100 US dollars you can get 1.05 thousand Norwegian kroner. And the other way around: For 100 Norwegian kroner you can get 9.48 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Norway? Look here: Prices in cities in Norway

Prices: Arendal   Bergen   Hamar   Haugesund   Kristiansand   Larvik   Moss   Oslo   Sandefjord   Trondheim  


Price cheap restaurant $19 ($12.3 - $38)

cheap restaurant

$19 ($12.3 - $38)
5.2% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $9.5 ($6.6 - $12.3)

local beer

$9.5 ($6.6 - $12.3)
by half more than in United States

Price coffee $4.5 ($2.7 - $6.6)

coffee

$4.5 ($2.7 - $6.6)
12% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $2.6 ($1.9 - $4.3)

bottle of water

$2.6 ($1.9 - $4.3)
26% more than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $12.3 ($11.4 - $14.2)

Burger King or a similar bar

$12.3 ($11.4 - $14.2)
15% more than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $3.1 ($2.1 - $4.9)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$3.1 ($2.1 - $4.9)
27% more than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Norway
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Norway:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $19 (NOK 200)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $95 (NOK 1K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $12.3 (NOK 130)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $9.5 (NOK 100)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $9.4 (NOK 99)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $3.1 (NOK 33)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $2.6 (NOK 27)
  8. Cappuccino $4.5 (NOK 47)
  9. Espresso Coffee $3.1 (NOK 33)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $3.7 (NOK 39)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Norway

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $3(NOK 32), 2012: $3.1(NOK 33), 2013: $3.3(NOK 35), 2014: $3.4(NOK 36), 2015: $3.5(NOK 37), 2016: $3.6(NOK 38), 2017: $3.7(NOK 39), and 2018: $3.8(NOK 40)

Norway price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Norway price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $38(NOK 400), 2011: $64(NOK 675), 2012: $67(NOK 702), 2013: $76(NOK 800), 2014: $76(NOK 800), 2015: $76(NOK 800), 2016: $76(NOK 800), 2017: $82(NOK 860), and 2018: $76(NOK 800)

Norway price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Norway price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $5.7(NOK 60), 2011: $5.9(NOK 63), 2012: $6.4(NOK 68), 2013: $6.8(NOK 72), 2014: $7.1(NOK 75), 2015: $7.5(NOK 79), 2016: $7.6(NOK 80), 2017: $7.6(NOK 80), and 2018: $8.1(NOK 85).

Norway price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Norway price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Norway?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $2.2(NOK 23), 2011: $2.5(NOK 27), 2012: $2.3(NOK 24), 2013: $2.4(NOK 25), 2014: $2.5(NOK 26), 2015: $2.8(NOK 30), 2016: $2.8(NOK 30), 2017: $2.7(NOK 29), and 2018: $2.7(NOK 29) in recent years

Norway price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Norway price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $2(NOK 21), 2011: $2.1(NOK 22), 2012: $2(NOK 21), 2013: $2.2(NOK 23), 2014: $2.1(NOK 23), 2015: $2.5(NOK 26), 2016: $2.3(NOK 25), 2017: $2.3(NOK 24), and 2018: $2.2(NOK 23)

Norway price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Norway price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com