Geilo travel budget

Geilo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Geilo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Geilo for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1582* (17486 NOK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 3308* (36554 NOK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 100 per person
  • $ 56 per person
  • $ 34 per person

Total budget:

$ 5295* (58520 NOK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Geilo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Geilo in 2024 is 55% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Geilo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Geilo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Geilo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Geilo is 24% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 17 to $ 32)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 53/person
($ 36 to $ 67)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 17)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 9.3 for 500ml
($ 7.9 to $ 15)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 3.1 to $ 6.2)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.5/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 5.7)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 4)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Geilo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Geilo is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.8/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 4)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.6 to $ 23)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.8)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Geilo

On average, the price of transport in Geilo is 153% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 7.9/ticket
( $ 7.9)

222% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 13
($ 10 to $ 14)

254% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Geilo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Geilo is 60% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 14 to $ 23)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 43/hr
( $ 43)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Geilo

On average, shopping budget in Geilo is 36% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 15/pack
($ 13 to $ 17)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 82
($ 54 to $ 107)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 36 to $ 54)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Oslo
New York City → Oslo
New York City → Oslo
$ 738
(fair price: $ 562)
London → Oslo
London → Oslo
London → Oslo
$ 101
(fair price: $ 75)
Edinburgh → Oslo
Edinburgh → Oslo
Edinburgh → Oslo
$ 178
(fair price: $ 143)
Los Angeles → Oslo
Los Angeles  → Oslo
Los Angeles  → Oslo
$ 732
(fair price: $ 621)
Manchester → Oslo
Manchester → Oslo
Manchester → Oslo
$ 168
(fair price: $ 119)
Dublin → Oslo
Dublin → Oslo
Dublin → Oslo
$ 166
(fair price: $ 131)



About this information on the cost of living in Geilo

The information about the cost of living in Geilo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Geilo was updated on 10-11-2024.

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