HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? (Norway and Sweden full cost breakdown)

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  • VAN LIFE SCANDINAVIA - HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? (Norway and Sweden costs)
    For those of you planning a road trip to Norway and Sweden, here's what the trip cost us. We cover all the costs of taking a campervan or motorhome to Scandinavia, from fuel, to food, to ferries, tolls, groceries etc and discuss if we found Scandinavia expensive.
    We were shocked by what it cost us and go into some detail as to what's expensive, what's not, as well as tips to save money.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 950

  • @merv690
    @merv690 2 роки тому +144

    Girls PLEASE do not justify to us how much you have spent , you have taken us on a wonderful trip with you, and to me worth every penny, thank you both

    • @tamzinphillips7892
      @tamzinphillips7892 2 роки тому +26

      I completely agree! I've had a vicarious holiday with you too! Split the cost between all of us hiding in your van, what a bargain!

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +6

      😀😀

    • @ragnarstorm3902
      @ragnarstorm3902 2 роки тому +10

      Absolutely, you do not need to justify the cost. You had a great time, and you deserve it after the lockdowns. As a Norwegian in exile I have thoroughly enjoyed your take on life on Norway and Sweden.

    • @01_chris
      @01_chris 2 роки тому +1

      Well said.. Its truly up to them don't justify your actions for a epic travel vlog. And it was amazing

    • @SchussinBoots
      @SchussinBoots 2 роки тому

      Absolutely agreed, well said. 😍 I’ve enjoyed every minute of this trip and wish there were more minutes of it, so I’m binge watching the old episodes to fill the gap until the next one 😂

  • @starvictory7079
    @starvictory7079 2 роки тому +7

    Swede here: Sweden has always been cheap for camping as we have the Right to Roam (Allemansrätten).
    I grew up going on trips with my family all over Europe. We went to Spain many times. It's lovely to see Brits visiting. Swedes travel a lot to the UK. I find that British people usually have no clue about us. Sweden is beautiful...what a shocker! (Reactions from my British friends who have visited)
    In Sweden you get lots of Germans visiting and camping, because they know our country. Recently we get lots of Belgians and Dutch people.
    I hope to see you back here again. You're lovely! 🌹

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      You are so right people don’t realise how beautiful it is there and we will definitely be back 😀

  • @Heather-JM
    @Heather-JM 2 роки тому +72

    I truly think that’s a good price! You had an amazing trip and for 3 months for £4.5k is great! Some people pay that for 2 weeks somewhere in the sun :)

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +5

      Very true 😀

    • @mrsmunchin
      @mrsmunchin 2 роки тому +4

      That was my thought too.

    • @tonysutton6559
      @tonysutton6559 2 роки тому +1

      I'm budgetting £10k each for 3 weeks cruising Antarctica but that really is the trip of a lifetime and I've been saving for 10 years.

    • @nellie8587
      @nellie8587 2 роки тому

      Yeah that under £55 a day for everything !! Food, accomodation, fuel and adventures - bloody brilliant

    • @georgjohansen2580
      @georgjohansen2580 2 місяці тому

      Live in Norway. 2 weeks family holiday in like Spain etc for us(bought and payed in Norway) would easily cost 7-9k£. 4.5k£ for 3 months we would consider "dirt cheap"

  • @leayoung3014
    @leayoung3014 2 роки тому +4

    $5245.00 US dollars.
    Not bad at all for three months and a great time and fun videos!
    Good work ladies!
    I enjoyed all of your content. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @JEM7112
    @JEM7112 2 роки тому +18

    I’ve paid £2500 for 10 days in Mexico (not had a holiday in 5yrs) so I think you’ve bagged yourselves a bargain 3 months! 🙌🏻 Loved all your vids ladies, it’s been a fantastic trip.

  • @carolynbays2816
    @carolynbays2816 2 роки тому +5

    omg I can't tell you how glad I am to have found your channel. you two are an absolute breath of fresh air! the best you tubers out there. keep on and never be normal 👍👍👍👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +2

      🥳🥳 glad you found us as well

  • @peacefulminimalist2028
    @peacefulminimalist2028 2 роки тому +7

    Glad you could debunk some myths about Norway and its prices. Some things are really expensive, but you lived like a Norwegian family , shopped for groceries and cooked the food yourselves. Even us Norwegians don't eat & drink out a lot, because that's where your money will fly. Also because we're only 5 million, we love to watch what people think about us and our country and are so elated when people even mention it. Been following your journey all the way and it was awesome - so glad you liked it here (yea okay and in Sweden too... Norway and Sweden have constant banter between them) and hope you'll be back ❤❤

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      😂 I love that they do though, we really did love it there and can’t wait to come back next year 😀

  • @teresatucker3446
    @teresatucker3446 2 роки тому +14

    Guys - don’t ever feel you have to justify the cost of your travels!! You work bloody hard so it’s not a total “holiday”!!
    Thanks for another great episode!! xx

  • @poppyk6182
    @poppyk6182 2 роки тому +7

    Wow! 😯 can you imagine The Roaming Radfords bill after their summer break.

    • @citydesk4527
      @citydesk4527 2 роки тому +1

      They went through their summer itinerary and costs in a video and I think they estimated it would cost about £6000 for the whole summer trip for all five of them.
      Each to their own as to when it comes to costs, different people like to spend their money on different things but I appreciate the transparency of UA-camrs with costs so that viewers can understand what a similar trip could cost.

    • @poppyk6182
      @poppyk6182 2 роки тому +1

      @@citydesk4527 Thanks for letting me know that. I’ve always been curious as it’s not as cheap as people think travelling with your van. Lots of hidden costs people don’t think about beforehand.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely each to their own for sure and like us they prob did not hold back on eating out and enjoying their selves 😀

    • @poppyk6182
      @poppyk6182 2 роки тому

      @@campervibe you deserve it guys.

  • @slowerpicker
    @slowerpicker 2 роки тому +2

    By my figuring it comes to £25 per person per day, including pets, which is an outstanding price for the good times it brought you and we your viewers.

  • @JitsIntoTheSunset
    @JitsIntoTheSunset 2 роки тому +3

    Ooooh really appreciate all the detail & transparency of this video! We love chatting money to help others plan their trips, so thank you for doing the same for all of us! 💛 This is super useful because in particular Adam and I are 100% planning on doing a Scandinavia Roadtrip - so this was really really helpful to know. Thank you both, now off to watch your Scandi series! 🤓🌻 xx Tania

  • @Xsh755
    @Xsh755 2 роки тому +10

    Amazing! As a Dane, I think you have done really well cost wise and at the same time you experienced a lot.
    Thank you so much for all the videos and the way you have told your story including hardship and laughs along the way. And the fact that you can be online and work along the way is pretty awesome too imo.🙏❤️

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks and glad you enjoyed it

  • @ksk6101
    @ksk6101 2 роки тому +4

    It was very gracious you to share this information. You should never feel you have to justify your expenses; this is your life and your job. I really appreciate your honesty in your content. Thank you for a wonderful exploration of Norway and Sweden!

  • @theWiggyFamily
    @theWiggyFamily Рік тому

    Thank you for going over the costs. The true costs. A few years ago you would always hear from van lifers or full-time RVers and they would say things like "How could you not afford this life." It can be just as expensive, sometimes even more expensive, than living stationary. It's still a great way to live. Just have to be honest.

  • @miriamkivlehan3498
    @miriamkivlehan3498 2 роки тому +5

    That's brilliant. I guess when you deduct what it would have cost you to stay home for 3 months the actual cost of the trip would be considerably less. In any case - you did great. I figure it would be cheaper to be on the road this winter than stuck at home in a hyper-inflated fuel crisis.

  • @roberthunter6927
    @roberthunter6927 2 роки тому +1

    In comparison to the UK, Scandinavia is not all that expensive. But the prices in the UK are horrendous. When we went the exchange rate was about AUS $2.40 for one pound, and a single pound almost bought nothing ! The "tube" prices were horrendous, especially the cash rate.

  • @tallulahbelleoriginals7709
    @tallulahbelleoriginals7709 2 роки тому +8

    That was very interesting, I also was under the impression it was considerably more expensive over there. Yeah it’s a lot of money but for a 3 month trip like that I think it was very reasonable. And you don’t have to justify spending it at all, yeah there’s a cost of living crisis that’s affecting us all but you both work so hard to be able to do this.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and yeah we do and saved plus this trip was awesome for us 😀

  • @anthonywiseman174
    @anthonywiseman174 2 роки тому +1

    You both enjoyed yourself that what matters girls . Love watching you both x

  • @twovansoneplan2020
    @twovansoneplan2020 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for another great video. We've been in Norway for 5 weeks now and spent just €50 on food (First Price items rock), stocked up in Germany beforehand. Also found that marinas tend to have super cheap laundry and showers (€1/€2.50) which has been so handy. Agree with the diesel prices, they flucuate so much, the cheapest we found was €1.99 which is great for Norway. I travelled here during summer of 2020 and it was so cheap, but that will never happen again, still Norway is very affordable if planned right - I agree 👍

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      It’s great right 😀😀

    • @ujmm
      @ujmm 2 роки тому

      And if they don't have first-price items at your closest grocery stores, there is also PRIMA(Rema 1000) and XTRA(EXTRA)
      The main reason they are cheaper is that there is little or no ad budget for these items, making them much cheaper to produce compared to the rest. They come from the same factory as the more expensive brands.

  • @victoriahaworth2651
    @victoriahaworth2651 2 роки тому +1

    Really interesting thank you . Pleasantly surprised with the costs . You would have to eat if you were at home and use your utilities etc xx

  • @heatherangellight8558
    @heatherangellight8558 2 роки тому +9

    What a great price for an amazing three month trip! Memories of a lifetime!! My only complaint is the video was way too short as I look forward to seeing you all week. Ha!
    Thanks for putting together and sharing the details of the costs!
    💜

  • @AliWade1971
    @AliWade1971 2 роки тому +1

    Hadn’t really thought about it, but doesn’t seem too overpriced for making so many memories

  • @lorrainemadden869
    @lorrainemadden869 2 роки тому +11

    Thanks, both, for all of the detail in what you spent for your trip. I hope you know the value your vlogs add for all of your subscribers. I am living vicariously through your adventures. Thanks for ALL of your efforts, and the humor that goes with it! Bravo, cheers!

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      We are glad and great full we can share them with you guys 😀

  • @adriennevanquill1263
    @adriennevanquill1263 2 роки тому

    That's a bargain for such a lengthy trip! I spent $6,000 (5650 pounds) on a three week trip to London in 2015. Ladies, I commend you on planning ahead and saving. I saved for a year and a half to pay cash for my vacation. It was my first time "across the pond" from California to London and GB. I saw Wales, Scotland, and England. Well done!

  • @vanomadcyclist3474
    @vanomadcyclist3474 2 роки тому +5

    For direct comparison on the dog food, the unit price in Norway is 1.21 (6.05/5)and in the UK 1.25 (7.50/6) so yes cheaper in Norway but I would call it a push 😊

  • @alistairhart9568
    @alistairhart9568 2 роки тому

    Put that all into perspective... For two people, many would spent £1k per WEEK on holidays (often PLUS FLIGHTS), loving living vicariously through your vids. Luv ya work....

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      We love taking you along 😀

  • @cherylkempster9936
    @cherylkempster9936 2 роки тому +15

    Thanks Ladies really enjoyed .We found the same on our 2 week trip around Denmark slightly more expensive than the UK but not as bad as people had told us. We don’t count shopping in our budget because whether we are away or at home you still have to eat. Looking forward to watching your next adventure.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +2

      Yeah that’s true 😀

    • @jimdixon3131
      @jimdixon3131 2 роки тому +1

      Plus the savings on the gas and electric. Also the amount of fuel that you normally use when driving in the UK should off set some of the fuel used on your adventures. Either way I was surprised how cheap it was we paid £4k for a week in Mauritius. You paid about £45 a day for food, transport and accommodation. Can't beat that.

  • @whatsupchannel3047
    @whatsupchannel3047 2 роки тому

    I think that it's really good value for a three month holiday . you take your accommodation with you and of course your beloved pets .

  • @Newalks.
    @Newalks. 2 роки тому +3

    Pleasantly surprised by the cost, thanks for sharing the info and yes you both earn therefore deserve what you have. Many thanks for all the work you have put in we truly have appreciated being part of your amazing experience and long may you continue to have many more 🙏🎉💜

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for coming along with us, we can’t wait to start the next adventure 😀

  • @justinelynch5816
    @justinelynch5816 2 роки тому +1

    I think that’s a brilliant price !! For a 3 month amazing trip !! Well done

  • @lauralarson3490
    @lauralarson3490 2 роки тому +4

    Top scores for this Cost Informative Vlog!
    I expected the Scandinavian cost not to be much more than UK. As Lou & Em confirmed, they planned for this trip for years (trip account savings) and if you are conscious savy, your can stretch the NOK & SEK really far. You may spend much more, on one thing and less on another.
    My son said Sundays & Mondays are best Petro fill up days he found while traveling through Norway. There are Apps that can target best stops,, in advance along your route as well.
    And Em, "you can't live life on one Chocolate bar alone"!! Thanks for the vlog!👍💛🌻💛🍄💖

  • @tomlamb7482
    @tomlamb7482 2 роки тому

    Wow three months for £4.5k . And a amazing trip .you just gave me a kick up the backside to get my van
    Finished over the winter. Loved it all 👍cheers

  • @karenfranck9762
    @karenfranck9762 2 роки тому +7

    I'm extremely surprised at the costs!! I've always heard that Norway and Japan are the 2 most expensive countries to travel to and that fact alone has always put me off. I followed your trip around Scandinavia with keen interest as it's always been a dream of mine to go there (my great grandparents were originally from Denmark), but travelling from Cape Town, South Africa is a bit more of a mission than travelling via the UK, so thanks for taking us all along and allowing us to enjoy it with you!! xx

    • @Fiskeflett1
      @Fiskeflett1 2 роки тому +3

      I'm norwegian, I recommend that, if you ever decide to visit norway. Resturants are very expensive. Take out can be expensive, but ask around and people will tell you where you can find affordable take out.
      There are different grocery stores that are much more expensive then others here, so when you go out shopping, ask locals about best priced stores around. Norwegians we like to give advice and help out if we can. So don't be scared of asking around. And go to places that are not these typical tourist places, prices will follow that, the more touristy it is, the more expensive it will be. I've traveled a bit around and there's tiny gems hidden almost everywhere, so don't be afraid of driving around and explore, norway is a very safe place do this.
      And maybe search around on internet, get to know a few norwegians that you can visit, while you are here.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Yeah I know right so was we, oh yeah little more difficult from there

    • @Xsh755
      @Xsh755 2 роки тому

      Same as 🇳🇴 goes for costa here in 🇩🇰, in fact I just read that our cost of living has surpassed that of 🇳🇴😀 But if you pick your stores for shopping watch out for fuel prices etc. you can bring your costs down a fair bit here too😀

  • @apeshenry7264
    @apeshenry7264 2 роки тому

    That is only 177.50 each a week,I think that’s blooming good value for everything you did,and the ground that you covered.All up well done,a great trip for a great price.xxx

  • @alisonb4898
    @alisonb4898 2 роки тому +3

    This would still be cheaper than having a house when the utilities go up in October

  • @reginar6186
    @reginar6186 Рік тому

    Thanks girls, we’re veteran campervan travellers (13ys non stop) here in Australia and we’re looking do Scandinavia. You gave great info - tusen takk

  • @stuartcrompton4582
    @stuartcrompton4582 2 роки тому

    Your banter and drone shots, not forgetting Emily's fun facts have been amazing you can spend more than that lounging on a beach which is boring 👏🤛 well done I have loved tagging along 🤙

  • @davcox100
    @davcox100 2 роки тому

    £4.5k road trip holiday for 3 months ain’t bad at all. Considering the high cost of fuel in Europe aswell. That was a great post girls, as you gave out so much information and detailed costs. Can’t wait till your next adventure.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Yeah that’s true, we can’t wait either

  • @penguinchick6563
    @penguinchick6563 2 роки тому

    Staying home for me would be $4500.00! AND working 5 days a week in retail...you two did great! 👍

  • @RuthT90
    @RuthT90 8 місяців тому

    This was very helpful. Me and my kids (we are full time van life) are doing a Scandinavian trip this summer/autumn and we are always on a tight budget so this was very helpful.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  8 місяців тому

      Hi Ruth, glad you found it useful 😃 this was before the big hike increase in the cost of living, which I’m sure will have increased prices as n Scandinavia too, so probably a bit more expensive now.
      Hope you have a great trip, it really is a beautiful part of the world!

  • @RevGerryRM
    @RevGerryRM 2 роки тому

    Vehicle fuel here in South Carolina, USA where I live, the fuel prices fluctuate daily as well. You trip was way cheaper then I expected 👏

  • @davinialea5880
    @davinialea5880 2 роки тому

    We are huge fans and have enjoyed watching your trip. No need to justify the costs and given how much you crammed in it's not that expensive really. It's less than we thought it would be and it shows how expensive it is in the UK these days.

  • @tangerinedream7211
    @tangerinedream7211 2 роки тому

    Planning Copenhagen,Stockholm and Oslo for next summer in July, three or four weeks, stops in-between, might get across to Bergen as well.
    First motorhome arrives in two weeks, 2019 Bessacarr 542, so three weeks if France in October after a short shakedown in the Peak district.
    Thanks for the vlogs, the laughing,the great scenery and the spreadsheet.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Hope you have a great time, I like Bergen and Stockholm 😀

  • @RobMaslen
    @RobMaslen Рік тому

    Really appreciated the detailed breakdown of your trip as I am planning to follow your itinerary summer 2024. I found it much cheaper than I expected - the huge savings on campsites which are compulsory in so many countries sure help the cause😊

  • @eddvanlife7396
    @eddvanlife7396 2 роки тому

    Thanks 4 Sharing. By comparison our trip was shorter and on a similar route but turnaround at Tromso. Agreed fuel was our biggest outlay at £1500 tolls and ferries with Autopass £777. We only stayed in sites 3 nights. Trolltunga was our most expensive day. We had a fabulous trip and feel overjoyed at completing an epic 8 week roadtrip. Thanx ladies very informative. Now to regroup on our Schengen Quota

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Glad you guys had an amazing time

  • @wayneball
    @wayneball 2 роки тому

    Money well spent. You don't need to justify it. The snacks are ok they keep you happy and they certainly don't sit on you. Keep up the great vlogs

  • @duncanfife918
    @duncanfife918 2 роки тому

    Ladies , that is good going with money , that works out at £ 50 per day or £ 25 for each of you for 90 days, nothing to complain about in these times, well done xx

  • @jennyorr55
    @jennyorr55 2 роки тому +2

    Wonderful! How good of you to do this for everybody. So organised and detailed! Given the length of time you were away and the distance travelled I thought you did really well with the cost. I couldn't do the trip in person for many reasons, but that's not the point. You enabled us all to come with you and experience these beautiful countries. The scenery has been incredible and I have laughed along with you in every video. Absolutely loved it. I think you will have done wonders for so many peoples mental health. Thanks so much. x

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      We are glad we was able to share it all with you guys 😀

  • @pudsboi5203
    @pudsboi5203 2 роки тому

    For what you did and got to see and you didn’t go without, I think it’s great value.

  • @ianferguson3543
    @ianferguson3543 2 роки тому

    Very useful and interesting. Planning the reverse trip next year (over the bridge/tunnel & back by Ferry from Norway). We have holidayed in Norway 10+ times so know the score with costs. Both countries look well set up for camper vans. We just have to work out power for charging devices if we are off grid for a few days.

  • @thehawksontour3903
    @thehawksontour3903 Рік тому

    Stuck in the housegoing a bit stir crazy after getting that stupid Covid, the good thing is that as we are planning a 3 month trip to Norway next year, I have been able to binge watch your brilliant Norway trip it looks like you had a fantastic time. After watching your journey we may have to rethink our trip as our plan was to get to the Northern tip but after watching your trip we might not get there without missing too much stuff, although we do not have any pets with us and we will not be working on route so that will probably save us a lot of time. I was surprised at the cost as if you think about it, the cost of staying at home is not much less, you still have buy food, fuel and probably some snacks. Right time to catch up with your Irish adventure. Not wanting to blow smoke somewhere I find your vlogs the most fun and entertaining van vlogs that I watch, keep them coming.

  • @willowandkevin3068
    @willowandkevin3068 2 роки тому

    We think it's very reasonable, well done. If you can't have a treat, go out for a meal or do some things in the country you're in while visiting it could make it a bit sad but I'd still go. The vlogs we're amazing and you both did it justice.🥰

  • @lynmoore8355
    @lynmoore8355 2 роки тому

    hey girls you have been on a bit of a working holiday... so whatever the price you have a great time... its your holiday.. enjoy it whatever the price is..... we just glad that you show us all this... but its your holiday and your moeny.... enjoy it ...

  • @devoloid
    @devoloid 2 роки тому

    Personally i find that a reasonable cost and not forgetting their's two of you.
    A cost of a luxury cruise round the med would cost that.
    You both had the privilege of exploring different countries not to mention the scenery/people life etc.
    Been a great watch btw 👌

  • @4potslite169
    @4potslite169 Рік тому

    The total cost is a bargain!!! Where could you go for three months for that? I love it!!! Good on you 😁

  • @johndgn
    @johndgn 2 роки тому

    Great vid, well thought out, thanks for this, we saved and budgeted 4500 for 3 months van Scandi this year, ended up France 2 months at 1200 per month, stayed more campsites and Aires but generally living same way you do, UK comparable to France only if you don't move about much 😉

  • @lynbibby5390
    @lynbibby5390 2 роки тому +1

    I think that price is fantastic, I was pleasantly surprised, it would probably cost that for a 2 week cruise around the med, you had a brilliant 3 months away, glad you are both home safe and sound, Happy Travels ladies x

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Yeah sometimes them types of hols are crazy expensive

  • @annebishop4976
    @annebishop4976 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, that was comprehensive! Thanks for sharing your costs, they were cheaper than I thought they would be and what a fantastic adventure you have taken us all on.

  • @janfuller6817
    @janfuller6817 2 роки тому +2

    You forgot to deduct the cost of the utility bills in the UK from the total!! You´ve delighted us and shared with us a fantastic and a very happy series and excellent videography which you yourselves will be able to pour over in many years to come and remember all the details of the trip. This is priceless!

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Glad you guys enjoyed it 😀😀

  • @AtHomeInTurkey
    @AtHomeInTurkey 2 роки тому

    I think it a perfect price for the trip. At home you spent money too, take that of your total amount and it becomes nice and affordable.

  • @stephenbulmer7148
    @stephenbulmer7148 2 роки тому

    great video and thanks for sharing your thought on your scandinavian trip. Happy Travels

  • @markparish9072
    @markparish9072 2 роки тому

    Glad to see you doing the comparison and it not being to bad. Thought that in 1995 when I went to a Land rover national. Back then there was a ferry from Newcastle to Bergen. Be nice if it was to return. Was 24 hours on a boat each way but worth it and you could see the oil rigs in the distance.

  • @goerillsomby
    @goerillsomby 2 роки тому +1

    There's over 300 comments here, so I haven't read them all, but I assume you're aware that you get a bit of money back, if you return cans and bottles in the shops in Norway? It's called "pant". This is on soda cans/bottles, beer cans/bottles and some ofter bottles. The pant is written on the side of each can/bottle. You get about 2-3 NOK back pr can/bottle. Not a lot, but it adds up. :)

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah thank you and we did do that as well, such a great way to recycle 🙂

    • @goerillsomby
      @goerillsomby 2 роки тому

      @@campervibe Excellent! :D

  • @SvengelskaBlondie
    @SvengelskaBlondie Рік тому

    3:30 It's quite uncommon for public landrymats cause in Sweden, you normally have your own if you own a house and
    apartment complexes have laundry rooms where tenants can wash their clothes (those are normally high quality due to
    how often they are used). There's very little reason to ever visit a laundrymat, hence why they don't really exist in Sweden.
    Edit: almost forgot, you might get the infamous "angry note" if you forget to take out the lint in the tumble dryer, for some
    reason it's like a cardinal sin here in Sweden.
    Edit2: 9:50 if you get a bit lucky, you can find really good deals at supermarkets. Regarding the 10 coke box, ive seen deals
    on them in supermarkets for as little as 30SEK excl deposits or 2,38 pounds. Supermarkets tend to be cheapest, second
    are well known grocery stores and last are those small local grocery stores in smaller towns and villages. Thinking of one
    in a place my brother used to live in, it was the only grocery store in that town and the prices where quite expensive.
    As a final last option, you have gas stations, they are however the most expensive choice and should only be used in
    emergencies. They can easily be 1½ to twice as expensive as supermarkets, they sort of have to be cause they can't
    really buy in nearly as much stock as supermarkets can.

  • @wanderingbychoice
    @wanderingbychoice 2 роки тому

    I think for a trip like that and all the stunning scenery and things you have done that is a great price for 2 people, my sister paid 5 grand for a cruise all she saw was mountains and sea from a distance. But she did get karaoke every night.

  • @alanearle2353
    @alanearle2353 2 роки тому

    That's not too bad a price, without the cost of getting there I was expecting it was gonna be around £1300-£1500 a month especially because of the fuel. Well done Ladies!

  • @malnz2701
    @malnz2701 2 роки тому

    Must admit, i thought it might have been a little more expensive, but then again, the memories you'll have of this trip are priceless. We've loved every video of this trip youve posted. Looking foreard to your next trip.

  • @paulmorgan464
    @paulmorgan464 2 роки тому

    I think that a fantastic price for what you saw and enjoyed for a full 3 months plus I enjoyed every episode love you guys

  • @jessgelling8582
    @jessgelling8582 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that's really good for a 3 month trip some people spend that on a 2-3 week holiday. It's your money, you work hard for it. Never feel like you have to justify what you spend. I really enjoyed your content so thank you for the brilliant entertainment. Love you guys xx

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      So true, we have spent a lot of 2 weeks all inc as well in the past

  • @markchurchward482
    @markchurchward482 2 роки тому

    Interesting sum up. I have been watching all sorts of van lifers for many years. Weirdly it seems that where ever people are living in a van costs about £1000 give or take a month. Good stuff ladies, best bit NO BREAKDOWNS 🤩😀👏

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Definitely the best bit 🙌😂🥳

  • @patriciastyles1761
    @patriciastyles1761 Рік тому

    Thank you. Interesting. I'm planning a trip for Summer 2024.

  • @troggmeister
    @troggmeister 2 роки тому

    In Norway i lived off hot dogs from garages with the odd sandwich thrown in. Went in september once and must have ate my own weight in plums ( plommen ) . Loads on sale at the side of the road on the west coast around Bergen , Stavanger and Kristiansand .

  • @irisashton9295
    @irisashton9295 2 роки тому +1

    Hi I though it would be more than that so well done you two I loved the trip x

  • @johnbowyer6902
    @johnbowyer6902 2 роки тому

    Prices at a Lidl for instance in the UK should see even lower prices. Great informational vlog.

  • @peterosullivan9942
    @peterosullivan9942 2 роки тому +2

    My wife and I were in Helsinki a few years back and we had heard the stories about the high costs. We stayed just out of the town centre, maybe 2 miles, and the costs there were actually comparable to where we live in the North East of England for food and drink. The city centre was mega expensive but then again so is London for e.g and you are ony there for a few days after all. I think a lot of people stay round the tourist areas, which is understandable as that's what we go to see, but if you want to save a few quid in most cities you don't need to travel too far out to see a huge difference and we find those places are a more authentic experience as it tends to be locals not tourists.
    I notice you did not mention alcohol costs, maybe because you don't drink? but that is a standard cost comparator for a lot of people. We paid £9 for a beer in Helsinki next to the marina, but we also got one for £3 in a happy hour near our apartment and it was about £4 there at normal cost. That was back in 2018.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Yeah cities are always more expensive right, no we are not massive drinkers well lou doesn’t drink and I rarely do. I did notice that a pint of beer in Bergen was around 8-9 quid and again in London you can pay not too far from that but yeah I have heard the alcohol is where the cost is a lot different, I did buy a few beers but I didn’t notice too much of a price difference but I expect if you brought it all the time then you would 🤔

  • @shaneosullivan5851
    @shaneosullivan5851 2 роки тому

    I’m refitting my boat at the moment and all the boat tubes are not great, but a mate of mine recommended camper builds, your tube was the first one saw,
    I tell you what girls the build was outstanding but the banter and the traveling fantastic

  • @ems2330
    @ems2330 2 роки тому

    A bit over 1000 a month for the two of you? Hell.... thats a bargain I reckon! Thanks so much for sharing the adventures. Im ready for the next!!

  • @caroloum5323
    @caroloum5323 2 роки тому

    I just watch your video. I think for the time away and the things you did it was a very good price. When you work it out in months and weeks not too bad at all and when your on a holiday you always budget for a bit more. Excellent girls. Love the way you share with us on your channel. Stay healthy. ❤

  • @debbiekollar7508
    @debbiekollar7508 2 роки тому

    You ladies did great! I have enjoy every minute with you both. Thank you. Keep traveling.

  • @TrefyJot
    @TrefyJot 2 роки тому

    Wow! Very interesting. As someone else said yes it's pricey as a stand alone figure but break it down and compare as directly as possible v the UK then ... bargain!
    Well played. We've all had the time of our lives (being a tad presumptious here, sorry) tagging along with the four of you.
    Again, ty for giving us the opportunity.
    "When social media works" ... and this completely and utterly did.
    Roll on the next adventure 😀🥂

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      😂😂 glad you did and glad you tagged along, next adventure starts next week 😀

    • @TrefyJot
      @TrefyJot 2 роки тому

      Yay! 🥂

  • @mrsmunchin
    @mrsmunchin 2 роки тому +1

    I still can’t believe how fast that 3 months has gone by.
    Really looking forward to your next trips.
    Thanks for keeping us entertained 😊😘

  • @Kojak-zh7qo
    @Kojak-zh7qo 2 роки тому

    Brilliant again Lady’s,that was really surprising I wanted to ride there on my motorbike but always thought I’d have to sell a lung to afford it,I camp in a small tent and now I think it is doable thanks very much ,take care of each other xx 👍

  • @SharonTordoff
    @SharonTordoff 2 роки тому

    I never include regular food in my calcs, as I'd have to eat if I was at home. I do include meals out and treats but not food cooked in the van. Great vlog again, super informative and quite an eye opener (in a good way). Sorry Emily I reckon at least 40% of that food bill was snacks... 😉 😄 🤣

  • @carlsadventures2361
    @carlsadventures2361 2 роки тому

    Thats great to here that a 3 month tour of Norway and Sweden works out cheaper than here in the UK.

  • @hrhpaul
    @hrhpaul 2 роки тому +1

    Great analysis and we all love a good spreadsheet. It's good to know these things. Out of interest, supermarket fuel in France from E'lecrec is set nationally. Auchan's price is set by department (region). Super U, Carrefour and Intermarche set their prices against other fuel stations with close proximity. The exception to this is the Paris Metropolitan area, where they are a rule unto themselves...

  • @jinx7609
    @jinx7609 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, you spent less than what I thought. Maybe because here in the U.S., prices on everything is skyrocketing. From gas to food. Even breathing is expensive. But it was worth it looking at those breath taking views and enjoying it with the person (and pets) that you love.

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Yeah someone else said that as well actually

  • @desireeross9651
    @desireeross9651 3 місяці тому

    Wow that’s inexpensive. Well done. Scandinavia is notoriously expensive. At those prices, definitely a visit

  • @SustainableGal
    @SustainableGal 9 місяців тому

    I'm just suprised its similar to the UK. one thing: if you can drive electric - rapid chargers are like 34p/kWh in Norway because they have so much green cheap hyroelectric energy, so probbaly cheaper overall to travel norway electric than UK by 4-5x times!

  • @nigelsimms5504
    @nigelsimms5504 2 роки тому

    Spot on summary, was very similar your chocolate was my alcohol, although Norway did do my liver good, happy travels.

  • @mattiascarlsson5355
    @mattiascarlsson5355 2 роки тому

    Nordic countries use a pant system for soda cans and other types of PET bottles and aluminium cans... So in Norway for a 10p of coke cans that would amount to a return of £1.74 - didn't hear you mention it, so thought you might have missed it. Think it was 2 NOK < 0.5l and 3 NOK > 0.5l. Although sugary treats are more or less always vegetarian, it's not much sustenance. Heinz beans I suggest you learn how to do yourselves 😃 Loved having you swish through our country and hope to have you back at your earliest convenience!

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Yeah forgot to mention tht, it’s a great way to do it as well

  • @chee60
    @chee60 2 роки тому

    4 grand for 6 months of travel in the wild..... VS 7 grand for a 7 day cruise ( won't do THAT again !!! )...hands down....no competition .
    Another awesome video! 👌
    Emily....I concur, snacks are VERY important !
    Louise...I just LOVE your love of nature.

  • @lulumiller1104
    @lulumiller1104 2 роки тому +1

    🇬🇧🦋absolutely priceless , took us all on a fantastic journey ... seen some lovely scenery activities etc . I think that the cost was great , less than I thought it was going to be .... money well spent , memories are forever xx 🦋🇬🇧

  • @contactsuzi7096
    @contactsuzi7096 2 роки тому +2

    Geez Louise! I'm gobsmacked. It's MUCH more expensive here in the states than either Scandinavia or the UK! I paused the video to look at Emily's spreadsheet of specifics....we're paying a lot more for groceries, fuel and....snacks (I get the importance of branding the Snack Bandit). I really am shocked that you could spend three months traveling for the amount you spent. I wish I could print off Emily's comparison spreadsheet to show it to my partner...well, I'd show it to everyone I know. Why are people saying it's horrendously expensive? I saw the price of that tin of corn...I feel like sticking a fork in my eye and jumping off a bridge. Well done you two lovelies. I love traveling with you. xo Suzi

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      No way seriously 😳 that’s shocked me

  • @stevendavis6016
    @stevendavis6016 2 роки тому

    I think that’s not a bad price for 3 months of doing something that you want to do, we are going to Norway next year. Love watching you two

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому

      Have a great time when you go 😀

  • @ebbhead20
    @ebbhead20 2 роки тому

    Also, somehting that should be accounted for is, you pay a fair bit for pop and so on.. But take them back to most supermarkets and you'll get 20-30 quid in your hand each time.. Thats not a thing in most places i think. Not in England or America thats for sure. So that makes it cheaper when buying pop. The 1,5 liters are what about 30p or somethting? Used to be 40p but that changed 10-12 years ago.. 🤔

  • @globebusmotorhomeadventure8112
    @globebusmotorhomeadventure8112 2 роки тому

    Many thanks for sharing your travel costs👍 it gives you an insight and some great tips on travelling to 🇧🇻🇸🇪🚐
    Super Vlogs guys 👌

  • @bobbrown5529
    @bobbrown5529 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Watched till the end .. Thank you for costing your trip .. I watch about 15 diferent van travelers , and you , by far are the best . You are not affraid of telling it the way it is ( cost etc ) . For 1500 per month or 375 per week , is a bargain .. If I lived inth UK, I would hire a van and go.. Glad you got home safe and Fanny did her job .. aussie bob

  • @cathyisaac7041
    @cathyisaac7041 2 роки тому

    I was close but over. I was guessing $5,000. 00. I am surprised that it costs so much to get there. Over 700. That’s a lot. If you had a great time it is worth every cent. It does seem like you did have a great time. Don’t fuss at Emily about the food. She is very appreciative of food. Thanks for sharing.

  • @emmafj4159
    @emmafj4159 2 роки тому

    Watch out for cheap dog food - causes kidney problems among other things. Raw diet best and actually not more expensive, especially as vet bills are minimised. Speaking from experience! We all love AJ❤️. Your journey looked like the trip of a lifetime, and worth every cent! Greetings from the Western Cape, South Africa

    • @campervibe
      @campervibe  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, AJ actually had a different food, I did mention I took note of a few other items whilst in store to do comparisons 😀
      Hope it’s all good over there 🙂🙂

  • @walbrzych9975
    @walbrzych9975 2 роки тому

    It's only money, life is short and precious, you enjoy yourselves.