A British YouTube personality was left utterly astounded by the cost of a simple convenience store dinner during a fact-finding trip to Oslo, a city frequently cited as one of the most expensive in Europe.
A Costly Start in the Norwegian Capital
Content creator Ed Chapman travelled to Norway's capital to investigate its reputation for high prices firsthand. His journey began with a frustrating near-miss of a train from the airport, after purchasing a ticket for £9. With time to spare, his first purchase was a medium milkshake and a small pot of yogurt and granola from the Danish chain Joe and the Juice, which came to just over £13.
Ed found some respite in his accommodation, a three-star hotel costing £140 per night, which he praised for being plusher than expected. He was also impressed by the breakfast offering the following morning, calling it a "lovely little spread for a three-star."
Dizzying Prices on the Streets of Oslo
Venturing into the city, Ed encountered the steep costs he was searching for. At a Christmas market, a single hot dog set him back £7.30. An attempt to win a chocolate bar via a roulette game failed, costing him £3.57 for nothing. Later, a cocktail—a vodka-and-cranberry 'woo-woo'—was priced at just under £11, though he admitted it was "gorgeous."
Other expenses included £23 for a traditional Scandinavian sauna and nearly £12 for a museum visit that featured fewer Viking artefacts than hoped, but some "grisly human skulls."
The £21 Convenience Store Shock
However, the moment that truly floored him was the bill for a basic evening meal from the global convenience chain 7-Eleven. For a chicken caesar wrap, a pesto salad, bottles of water, and a Norwegian version of a Kit-Kat, Ed was charged a staggering £21.
"I'm not quite sure how I spent £21 here," he remarked, surveying his modest haul. He did concede that the Norwegian chocolate bar had a superior "solidity" and quality, theorising it was probably healthier than its UK counterpart.
In his final conclusion, Ed stated that while Oslo is undoubtedly expensive, he believes it probably ranks as the second most expensive city in Europe, behind Zurich. His experience provided a stark, wallet-emptying insight into the cost of everyday life in the Scandinavian hub.
