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Money and banks
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Norway has a reputation as one of the most expensive countries in Europe. In terms of consumables - from a cup of coffee to a roll of film - this is true, but certain major necessities - notably transport - are far more reasonably priced. Per day, ?25/$40 represents an absolute minimum expenditure, ?35-45/$55-70 being a more realistic amount. If you're a holder of an international student card it's always worth checking the position on discounts for transport and entrance to sights.
Norwegian
currency
is the
krone
(kr), which is divided into 100 ore. Coins in circulation are 50 ore, 1kr, 5kr, 10kr and 20kr; notes are for 50kr, 100kr, 200kr, 500kr and 1000kr. Banking hours are Mon-Fri 8.15am-3pm, and till 5pm on Thurs. In the summer (June-Aug), many banks close half an hour earlier. Most airports and some train stations have
exchange offices
open evenings and weekends, and some tourist offices also change money, though at less favourable rates than the banks and post offices. Credit or debit cards are by far the easiest way of having access to money in Norway.
ATM
machines are everywhere in larger cities, and you'll also find them in smaller towns throughout the country. Other useful information
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