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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 øre.
Coins in circulation are 50 øre, 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.
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