Which place is cheaper, Oslo or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Luxor or Oslo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Oslo? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Oslo?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $30Oslo $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $30, while the average daily cost in Oslo is $161. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Luxor and Oslo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Oslo $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Oslo $158
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Oslo
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Oslo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Luxor Hotel Prices and Oslo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.13Oslo $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Private Luxor Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel with Local Driver: $5.00
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Luxor Airport Private Departure Transfer: $6.00
- Luxor Airport or vice versa private transfer: $6.07
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport and Vice Versa: $6.13
- Luxor Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport or Vice Versa: $6.50
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Private Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor Airport: $7.00
- Luxor Airport Private transfer to your hotel or vice versa: $7.02
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Airport & City Transfers in Trondheim: $142
- Arrival Transfer: Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo by Business Van: $270
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL by Luxury Van: $176
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo to Oslo Airport OSL by Business Car: $128
- Oslo Airport Hotel Transfer Service English Speaking: $146
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Airport (OSL) - Departure Private Transfer: $136
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $142
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo - Arrival Private Transfer: $136
- Oslo Private Airport/Hotel Transfer Service || English Speaking: $153
- Oslo Private Transfer Between Gardermoen Airport and City: $158
- Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Oslo?
Prices for flights to both Oslo and Luxor change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayLuxor $15Oslo $56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- 3-Hour Egyptian Cooking Experience with a Local Family in Luxor: $10
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $14
- Open-Air Farm Luxor Lunch or Dinner Experience in a Green: $15
- Day Tour to Local Farm with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $25
- Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at Luxor Farm: $30
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House of Luxor: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Cooking Session with Family in Luxor with lunch: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Felucca Sunset & Dinner: $55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslofjord Dinner Cruise on a sailing ship: $81
- Private Chef Forest Dinner: Authentic Norwegian Food Tour in Oslo: $129
- Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $161
- Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $165
- Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $189
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.45Oslo $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.52
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.48
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Camel Ride for Two$1.15
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings& Hatshepsut, Karnak&Luxor Temples: $4.68
- Dahabiya Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan: $5.00
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City: $6.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Luxor Day Tour: Explore Valley of Kings,Queens, Hatshepsut Temple: $8.00
- Luxor Half Day tour: valley of the kings and Hatshepsut & Memnon: $8.00
- Private Tour: Medinet Habu,Valley of the Queens & Deir el-Medina: $8.49
- Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut: $8.90
- Luxor One Day Tour Visit East With West Bank and Hot Air Balloon: $8.99
- Sail into the Sunset on a Nile Felucca Cruise in Luxor: $9.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $7.99
- Vigeland Alien Threat in Oslo Exploration Game and Tour: $8.24
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- Oslo City - Self Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $17
- Oslo City Tour and Local Secrets Guide: $18
- The Fram Museum Admission Ticket: $19
- Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour: $38
- Oslo Fjord Island Hopping Hovedoya Tour: $38
- The Grand Oslo Ride: E-bike Experience: $45
- Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $46
- City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.82Oslo $9.81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Oslo, we can see that Oslo is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Oslo is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Oslo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Oslo?
Oslo has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Oslo, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Luxor or Oslo?
Oslo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Oslo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Oslo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Oslo in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Luxor can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Luxor is generally much warmer than Oslo. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 33°C (91°F), and Oslo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Oslo. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Oslo receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Oslo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Oslo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Oslo. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Oslo for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Luxor is much warmer than Oslo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Oslo fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Oslo. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Oslo receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Oslo 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Oslo in the Winter?
Both Oslo and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Oslo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Oslo can be very cold. In the winter, Luxor is much warmer than Oslo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luxor in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Oslo averages at about -4°C (25°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Oslo. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Oslo receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Oslo -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Oslo in the Spring?
Both Oslo and Luxor during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Oslo this time of year.
In April, Luxor is generally much warmer than Oslo. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Oslo fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Oslo. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Oslo receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Oslo 6°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Oslo and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -3°C (26°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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