🇸🇯Svalbard And Jan Mayen Islands
Europe
Information
Capital
Longyearbyen
Population
2,560
Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK kr)
Languages
Norvégien, Russe
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+47
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Area
61,499 km²
Government
Norwegian archipelago (Svalbard Treaty)
National day
17 June - Norwegian Constitution Day
Internet domain
.sj
About
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is a Norwegian territory in the Arctic Ocean. Svalbard archipelago is governed by the 1920 Svalbard Treaty granting equal access to signatories. Jan Mayen is a volcanic island with only a military and meteorological outpost.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de risque global faible, mais vigilance requise pour les ours polaires et conditions extrêmes.
Risk areas
Extérieur des zones habitées - Ours polairesBarentsburg - Installations industrielles russes
Crime(low)
- Ne pas laisser d'objets sans surveillance
- Respecter les règles locales
Terrorism(low)
- Risque négligeable, vigilance standard
Transport
- Utiliser transports organisés
- Vérifier bulletins météo
Natural risks(Risques élevés d'avalanches, ours polaires et froid extrême)
- Porter arme contre ours (permis requis)
- Éviter randonnées solos
Health(Hôpital à Longyearbyen, évacuation vers Norvège si nécessaire)
- Vaccins standards
- Assurance rapatriement obligatoire
Practical tips
- Permis de séjour requis pour >3 mois
- Chats interdits à Longyearbyen
- Ne pas mourir à Svalbard (enterrements sur continent)
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center2000
1-bedroom apartment in city center3000
1-bedroom apartment in suburb2500
3-bedroom apartment in city center5000
3-bedroom apartment in suburb4000
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal20
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant60
McDonald's menu15
Local beer (0.5L)8
Cappuccino5
Water (1.5L)3
Bread (500g)4
Milk (1L)2
Eggs (12)6
Chicken (1kg)15
Apples (1kg)10
Bananas (1kg)8
Transport
Public transport ticket3
Monthly transport subscription100
Taxi ride (start)5
Taxi (1km)2
Gasoline (1L)2
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)80
Tennis court (1h weekend)20
Cinema15
Theater30
Health
General practitioner consultation50
Dentist consultation80
Antibiotic medications20
Cold medications (6 days)15
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)50
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30
Public services for 85m² apartment150
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)80
Nike sports shoes120
International primary school (monthly)1000
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F
Emergency numbers
Police112
Ambulance113
Fire department110
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
safe
Tipping
Not customary (service included)