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Eat and drink cheap in Oslo

The alcohol prices are much to blame for the perception that it is expensive to eat and drink in Norway. The high price level is mainly caused by high taxes on alcohol.

It’s not easy to say what the average price for a beer is, since the bars and restaurants often operate with different beer sizes. But in general one can say that the normal, "middle price" for a beer (0.5 litres) in a restaurant or bar is around NOK 52. Then there are places where you can get a beer for under NOK 40, and places where it costs almost NOK 70. 
Beer prices in Oslo (In Norwegian only. NB: we are not responsible for content on external websites)

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Cheap restaurants and cafés in Oslo

You will find cheap restaurants and cafés in most parts of Oslo, but especially in the areas around Youngstorget/Torggata, Grünerløkka and Grønland it is easy to find good value for money. In the city centre most types of restaurants are available, so here you can find something for every taste and budget. Price range for main courses in restaurants:
Budget = under 150 NOK
Mid range = 150–250 NOK
Top end = over 250 NOK


Below we have listed places where you can get a hot meal for under NOK 150. You can obviously find a variety of prices at each place, but these are restaurants or cafés where you have a selection of dishes in the budget price category.






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