Prices in Scandinavia are quite expensive: in general, they are at the same level as in most European countries.
Shopping and souvenirs
The main shopping center in Norway is located in Oslo: here it is worth walking around the area on Karl Johans Gate, famous for its many shops where you can buy chic jewelry and clothing from famous brands, as well as handicrafts. Clothing of famous brands (Zara, Mexx, Sisley, H & M) at affordable prices can be found in stores located in the Majorstuen area.
And in Denmark, you can buy real Scandinavian gifts in shopping areas in Danish cities. So, for example, Copenhagen is literally teeming with shopping centers, boutiques, authentic shops. At your service - a huge supermarket “Magasin du Nord”, shopping center “Illum”, flea market Copenhagen Flea Market.
In memory of Scandinavia, you should bring:
- products made of wood, ceramics, glass and porcelain, Dalarns horses, souvenirs with symbols of Andersen's fairy tales, silver jewelry, woolen sweaters, slippers made of seal, elk or seal skin, Viking figurines, amber jewelry;
- sweets (jam, candy, chocolate), Danablu cheese with blue mold, Absolut vodka.
In Scandinavia you can buy high-quality woolen sweaters from 80 euros, figurines of Vikings - from 4.5 euros, herring and caviar in banks - from 5 euros, troll figurines - from 2 euros, aquavit - from 18 euros, a souvenir boat of the Vikings - from 3 euros, Dalarne horses - from 2 euros.
Excursions and entertainment
If you wish, you can go on an excursion tour "Scandinavian capitals + fjords". As part of this tour you will see 4 Scandinavian capitals - Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, Stockholm, visit various museums, restaurants, shopping centers, see fjords, glaciers, mountain peaks and waterfalls … This tour will cost you about 700 euros (the price includes airfare from Moscow, accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast, sightseeing tours of the capitals). Everything else must be paid additionally.
Approximate prices for entertainment: a visit to the water park (Stockholm) will cost you 10 euros, the Fyrishov water park (Uppsala) - 9 euros, the Royal Palace in Stockholm - 6-7 euros.
Transport
The bus is a popular public transport in the Scandinavian countries. On average, the cost of 1 trip is 1.5 euros. But it is more convenient to purchase a travel card that covers all types of public transport and is valid for 24 hours. It costs 13 euros. And for a metro ride, you will pay about 1, 8-2 euros (the cost of a subscription for 10 trips is 15 euros).
If you wish, you can rent a car - this service will cost an average of 60-80 euros / day.
On vacation in the Scandinavian countries, you will need at least 50-60 euros per day for 1 person. But in order to feel more comfortable, the vacation budget should include an amount of at least 100 euros per day for 1 person.
