Which place is cheaper, Castries or Oslo?
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 Oslo or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oslo or Castries, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Oslo or Castries?
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 Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOslo $150Castries $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Oslo is $150, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. 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 Oslo and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOslo $74Castries $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOslo $148Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Oslo and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Oslo or Castries? 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: Oslo Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oslo $21Castries $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $91
- Departure Private Transfer from Oslo to Oslo Airport OSL by Business Car: $125
- Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City Centre: $129
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo - Arrival Private Transfer: $138
- Private Transfer from Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Airport (OSL): $138
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Cruise Port : $138
- Olso: Private Transfer from the City Center to Oslo Airport: $139
- Airport or Hotel Private Transfer: $142
- Oslo Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Oslo hotels: $143
- Airport & City Transfers in Trondheim: $143
- Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo hotels- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Private Transfer from Sandefjord (TRF) Airport to Sandefjord City: $144
Is it cheaper to fly into Oslo or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Oslo 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 dayOslo $52Castries $66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslofjord Fjord-Style Dinner Cruise: $69
- City Tour with Traditional Norwegian Lunch or Dinner: $114
- 3-course Dinner Cruise in the Oslofjord: $151
- Oslo Fjord 3 Course Dinner Sightseeing Cruise: $154
- Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $162
- Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $165
- Oslo Tour with a Michelin-Starred Chef & Lunch/Dinner: $177
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oslo $15Castries $27
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- Self Guided Tour in Oslo with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
- Intercultural Museum Entry Ticket: $6.07
- Labour Museum Entry Ticket: $6.07
- Classic A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Central Station to Akershus Castle: $7.99
- Akerselva River Meander: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Self-Guided Ghost Tour Game for the Headless Horseman in Oslo: $8.63
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $8.99
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Museum of Oslo and Theatre Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Oslo Museum: Frogner Manor Guided Tour: $12
- Oslo Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOslo $9.13Castries $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Oslo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oslo:
- The Original Oslo Pub Crawl: $34
- The Original Oslo Pub Crawl: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oslo and Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. And not only is Oslo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oslo is in Europe and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Oslo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oslo 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 Castries would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Castries than you might in Oslo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oslo Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.