Swedish and Norwegian: Why Norwegians Shop in Sweden – The Border Shopping Secret #Norway

Added: 2026-05-25

[00:00:00]Don't like high prices but [music] still love chocolate?

[00:00:03]If you're Norwegian, there's a hack for that. It's called border shopping.

[00:00:07]Every [music] weekend, Norwegian families pack up the car and head for the Swedish border.

[00:00:13]Why? Because groceries in Sweden are up to 50% cheaper.

[00:00:17]>> [music] >> We're talking meat, candy, even soda.

[00:00:20]Whole carloads cost way less just a few hours away. Some folks save so much, their shopping trip pays for the gas and then some. It's become a national tradition, border shopping.

[00:00:32]But wait.

[00:00:33]Is it really worth it after travel costs? For many, the answer is yes. The savings add up and hey, who doesn't want a mini road trip [music] with bonus cheap snacks? Now you know the secret Norwegians swear by. Hit that follow for more quirky truths about life across borders.