Spitzbergak... :o))

"Svalbard is by most measures horribly expensive. Accommodation in cheap guesthouses costs on the order of 500 kr/night and sit-down meals nudge up closer to 100 kr each, both figures you can very easily double if you want to stay in a full-service hotel. Guided activities start at about 500kr per day (e.g. trekking and kayaking) but can go to 1000kr and above for tours requiring specialist equipment. Many people go with an expectation of seeing a polar bear on a boat safari. This is possible but by no means guaranteed. The only way to cut costs significantly is to camp and self-cater, preferably bringing all your supplies from the mainland.

However, Svalbard's duty-free status means that a few items are in fact cheaper than the mainland: the most popular purchases are alcohol and sports clothing. This "cheapness" is still only relative to high Norwegian prices and visitors from, say, the US are unlikely to find any great deals."