Heres an interesting article on Norway and Oslo in particular.
A pint of beer, yours for £7
"Welcome to Oslo, the most expensive city in the world, where a pint costs between £5 and £7 and a packet of cigarettes £6."
This was a few years ago in 2006 so no doubt more expensive in 2012.
What I liked about Norway was the snow culture. Gauranteed snow and great skiing.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2006...elnews.travel1
