Fast food in Norway is clean, quick, and reliable, but rarely cheap. High wages, strict standards, long distances, and imported ingredients all show up on the receipt. If you are visiting, moving here, or just curious, this guide lays out what Norwegians actually pay for burgers, kebab, pizza slices, and hot dogs, plus the extras that quietly inflate delivery orders.
Short answer: plan on 140 to 230 NOK for a burger meal if you pick it up yourself, 200 to 280 NOK if you have it delivered. A kebab in pita typically costs 120 to 170 NOK, and a convenience store hot dog can be as low as about 39 NOK during campaigns. Delivery fees, service fees, and in-app menu markups add up faster than you think.
Let us take a closer look so you can order smarter, whether you are in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Tromsø, or somewhere along the fjords.
What you pay at the big burger chains
Norway’s international chains price fairly evenly across major cities, with small variations by location and by whether you order in person or through a third-party app. A practical benchmark is the Big Mac, which sits among the pricier ones globally. That checks out with everyday life here.
In central Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim I routinely see classic burger meals landing around 160 to 210 NOK at the counter. Premium or limited items can push 200 to 230 NOK, especially in prime locations and at busy hours. Sides like chili cheese or onion rings commonly sit in the 40 to 60 NOK range, and dips are often charged separately. If you step outside the tourist core or hit a drive-through on the city edge, prices may be a notch lower, but not by much.
A small but important detail: in-restaurant menu boards or a chain’s own app are often a little cheaper than third-party delivery apps for the very same items. If you can pick up, you usually save.
Kebab, pizza by the slice, and hot dogs
Ask a Norwegian what they crave late at night and you will hear kebab more often than not. A kebab in pita usually starts around 120 NOK in well-known shops, with plates or boxes in the 200 to 250 NOK range. City center locations and late-night windows are on the high side. Neighborhood spots can be friendlier to your wallet, but queues after midnight are part of the culture, so know your order before you reach the counter.
For pizza by the slice, convenience stores and small counters inside shopping streets are your friend. Slices typically land between 45 and 65 NOK, sometimes more for premium toppings or extra-large slices. These outlets rotate bundle deals constantly, for example coffee plus bun, or slice plus soda. The poster in the window is your best guide to what is good value that week.
Norwegian hot dogs are a minor institution. On campaign days I still grab a dog for around 39 NOK, which is about as cheap as fast food gets here. Outside those promotions you will pay more, especially if you add toppings and a drink, but it is still one of the most cost-effective ways to fill up on the go.
Delivery costs and the quiet “app markup”
If you order delivery, you typically pay more in three layers. First is the restaurant’s menu price as shown inside the app, which is often higher than the in-store price. Second is the delivery fee, which moves with distance, demand, and local campaigns. Third is the service fee, a percentage or flat amount that the app tacks on at checkout.
Both major delivery apps in Norway run frequent promotions. You will see free delivery on the first order, distance-based discounts in certain zones, saver delivery modes that cost less if you are willing to wait longer, and monthly subscriptions that waive delivery from many partners. These can help if you order often, but the base effect remains: delivery almost always costs meaningfully more than pickup once you include fees and markups.
If you want to spend less, pickup is the single biggest lever. Even a short walk can save you the delivery fee, the service fee, and a higher in-app menu price.
What actually drives prices in Norway
A few structural forces make Norwegian fast food feel expensive to visitors:
- High wages and strong labor protections. You pay for decent pay and working conditions. The upside is clean restaurants and consistent service, and there is no expectation to tip for counter service.
- Geography and logistics. Moving ingredients through a long country with winter roads and ferries is not cheap. Fresh produce and certain specialty imports carry a premium.
- Quality and standards. Food safety rules, allergen labeling, and the general preference for better ingredients raise costs a little, but also raise the floor on quality.
As a local, I would say the value is fair for what you get, but it can surprise first-timers who expect North American prices.
Tips Norwegians use to keep the bill down
Here is the playbook I see friends use, and that I keep coming back to myself:
- Pick up instead of delivery. You usually dodge delivery and service fees, and the item price itself may be lower in person.
- Hunt the campaigns. Chains rotate national and city-specific deals every month. Convenience stores love their hot dog and slice campaigns, and student deals pop up regularly.
- Install the chain’s own app. McDonald’s, Burger King, and MAX push app-only vouchers that third-party apps rarely match.
- Share sides and skip soda. Tap water is free in most dine-in settings, and a shared fries still feels like enough.
- Go at lunch. Daytime bundles can undercut evening pricing, especially Friday and Saturday nights.
- Know your area. Tourist corridors in Oslo and Bergen will be pricier than neighborhood strips two tram stops away.
Small choices like these often shave 30 to 70 NOK off a one-person order, which is enough to matter.
Quick currency math for visitors
Exchange rates move, but a handy mental anchor for 2025 is that 1 NOK is roughly 0.10 USD. That means 100 NOK is about 10 USD, 200 NOK is about 20 USD, and 300 NOK is about 30 USD. If you think in euros, 100 NOK often sits near 9 EUR. This is close enough for on-the-spot decisions without checking your phone every time.
Typical totals you will actually see
Here is what a single person commonly pays at the till or in an app in 2025:
- Burger meal, picked up at the counter: 140 to 230 NOK, depending on restaurant, location, and whether you choose a premium burger.
- Burger meal, delivered: 200 to 280 NOK after menu price, delivery, and service fees. Subscriptions and saver delivery can nudge this down.
- Kebab in pita, takeaway window: 120 to 170 NOK, with plates often 200 to 250 NOK. City center and late-night orders land higher.
- Hot dog from a convenience store: about 39 NOK on campaign days, higher outside promotions. Add a drink and you will quickly approach the 70 to 90 NOK range.
- Pizza by the slice: typically 45 to 65 NOK, depending on size and toppings. Two slices plus a drink will sit around 120 to 160 NOK.
None of these totals include alcohol. If you add beer, expect your final number to jump, and remember that alcohol sales follow strict hours and rules.
Small Norwegian quirks worth knowing
Portions are moderate compared with North America, and that is by design. Refills are not automatic, sauces and dips often cost extra, and you will rarely see bottomless anything. Card and contactless payments are universal, and receipts are detailed, which helps you spot those service fees on delivery orders. If you are out late, queues at kebab shops move fast, but it is polite to know your order before it is your turn.
Bottom line: fast food in Norway is convenient and consistently good, just budget a bit higher than you might expect. If you pick up, lean into campaigns, and keep an eye on fees, you can eat well without lighting your travel budget on fire.