Skien travel budget

Skien: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Skien

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 99 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2394* (25214 NOK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 155 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 48 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 4723* (49742 NOK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 157 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 81 per person
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 27 per person

Total budget:

$ 6534* (68824 NOK)

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



Cost of living in Skien compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Skien in 2024 is 14% 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 Skien in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Skien by expense type

Restaurant budget in Skien

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Skien is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 9.5 to $ 30)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 39/person
($ 25 to $ 58)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.5 for 500ml
($ 5.6 to $ 13)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 3.5 to $ 4.9)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.5/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 5.7)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.7/can
($ 3 to $ 5.3)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.8/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 3.8)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Skien

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Skien is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 99 to $ 359)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 152/night
($ 88 to $ 291)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 91 to $ 288)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 191/night
($ 110 to $ 366)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 324
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 111 to $ 131)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 472
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 157/month
($ 89 to $ 324)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 165/month
($ 87 to $ 331)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 173/month
($ 96 to $ 356)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 149/month
($ 93 to $ 276)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 206/month
($ 97 to $ 326)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Skien

On average, the price of supermarket food in Skien is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.5/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 4.3)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.6)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 7.3)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 9.1 to $ 18)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.6)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.6)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.4 to $ 2.8)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Skien

On average, the price of transport in Skien is 119% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 4.3)

62% 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
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 14
($ 9.5 to $ 18)

274% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Skien

On average, budget for leisure activities in Skien is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 14)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.7/hr
( $ 5.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Skien

On average, shopping budget in Skien is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 14 to $ 21)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 77
($ 68 to $ 87)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 41
($ 25 to $ 49)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Oslo
New York City → Oslo
New York City → Oslo
$ 778
(fair price: $ 591)
London → Oslo
London → Oslo
London → Oslo
$ 105
(fair price: $ 79)
Manchester → Oslo
Manchester → Oslo
Manchester → Oslo
$ 176
(fair price: $ 124)
Edinburgh → Oslo
Edinburgh → Oslo
Edinburgh → Oslo
$ 186
(fair price: $ 153)
Dublin → Oslo
Dublin → Oslo
Dublin → Oslo
$ 174
(fair price: $ 136)
Los Angeles → Oslo
Los Angeles  → Oslo
Los Angeles  → Oslo
$ 778
(fair price: $ 662)



About this information on the cost of living in Skien

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

The information about the cost of living in Skien was updated on 24-09-2024.

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