A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Oslo vs. Saint George's for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Oslo or Saint George's?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oslo or Saint George's, 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 Saint George's?

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.


Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Oslo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Oslo is $161, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is $291. 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 Saint George's in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Oslo $79
    Saint George's $175
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Oslo $158
    Saint George's $350
Compare Hotels in Oslo and Saint George's

Looking for a hotel in Oslo or Saint George's? 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.

Hotels in Oslo


Hotels in Saint Georges


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Oslo $23
    Saint George's $9.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:


  • Tram Ticket
    $7.78

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:

  • Trondheim Private Transfer from Trondheim (TRD) Airport to City centre: $191
  • Private Transfer from Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port: $71
  • Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL: $264
  • Private Transfer from Olso Airport to Olso Hotels: $142
  • Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Bus: $264
  • Private Transfer From Oslo To Drammen With a 2 Hour Stop: $154
  • Private Oslo Airport and City Transfers: $178
  • Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $90
  • Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $71
  • Oslo Private Transfer Between Gardermoen Airport and City: $158
  • Oslo Private Airport/Hotel Transfer Service || English Speaking: $153
  • Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo Round-Trip Private Transfer: $272

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:


  • Taxi From Airport
    $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Oslo or Saint George's?

Prices for flights to both Saint George's 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Oslo $56
    Saint George's $93

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oslo

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.

  • Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $164
  • Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $166
  • Skinnerbakken Oslo Cooking Experience: $175
  • Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $192

Typical Food Prices in Saint George's

For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Ginger Bun
    $0.56

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Oslo $16
    Saint George's $69

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: $71
  • 2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour: $291
  • A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $7.99
  • Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo: $109
  • Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour: $38
  • Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $69
  • Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $17
  • City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $46
  • Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
  • Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat: $76
  • Hipstoric Grünerløkka Private Walking Tour: $246
  • Historic Exclusive Private Tour with a Local: $161

Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 9 Holes of Golf
    $22
  • Evening Sailing Trip
    $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Oslo $9.81
    Saint George's $23


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oslo and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's 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 Saint George's 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 Saint George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's 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 Saint George's Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Oslo or Saint George's?

Oslo has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Oslo and Saint George's, 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.