Which place is cheaper, Flores 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 Flores?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oslo or Flores, 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 Flores?
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.
Flores
The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Oslo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOslo $158Flores $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Oslo is $158, while the average daily cost in Flores is $43. 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 Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOslo $78Flores $8.80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOslo $156Flores $18
Compare Hotels in Oslo and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Oslo or Flores? 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 Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oslo $22Flores $8.03
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Trondheim Private Transfer from Trondheim (TRD) Airport to City centre: $192
- Private Transfer from Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Airport (OSL): $94
- Private Transfer from Oslo City Centre to Oslo Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport to Oslo City Centre: $175
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport to Hotel: $270
- Private Transfer from Olso Airport to Olso Hotels: $141
- Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Bus: $263
- Private Transfer From Oslo To Drammen With a 2 Hour Stop: $153
- Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $89
- Oslo Private Transfer from Oslo (OSL) Airport to City centre: $156
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Oslo or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores 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 $55Flores $23
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: $136
- 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
- Oslo Food Walking Tour with Fjord Cruise and Open Fire Cooking: $215
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oslo $16Flores $20
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- 2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship: $69
- 2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour: $286
- A Refined Gastronomic Journey Oslo Signature Culinary Tour: $221
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $9.99
- Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo: $119
- Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour: $38
- Best of Oslo Walking Tour in German: $38
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $68
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $16
- City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $42
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- Discover Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)$39
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Map of Tikal$3.29
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour and transportation with tour guide to Tikal.: $20
- Tikal Sunset Tour Guided Exploration with Flores Pickup: $24
- Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
- From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- Shared tour to Tikal from Flores Island: $30
- Tikal Sightseeing Tour: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores: $30
- Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores: $31
- From Tikal Ruins Guided Tour: $31
- From Yaxha Ruins Guided Tour: $36
- From Tikal Sunrise Archaeological Tour: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOslo $9.59Flores $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Oslo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oslo:
- Pub Crawl in Oslo with Local Guide: $38
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas$2.63
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oslo and Flores, we can see that Oslo is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oslo is in Europe and Flores is in Central America, 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 Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores 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 Flores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oslo Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oslo or Flores?
Oslo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Oslo and Flores, 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.
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.