Norway vs United States
United States is about 14% pricier than Norway overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 86.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in transport and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Norway United States
Price level (US=100) 86.3 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $102,038 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $106,830 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Norway United States
Housing & utilities 179 215
Food 175 117
Transport 186 116
Restaurants & hotels 220 142
Health 204 208
Communication 226 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Norway United States
Quality-of-life score 98/100 91/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 5.8
Internet users 99% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Norway more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 14% pricier than Norway overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Norway would cost roughly $116,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Norway or United States?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 91 out of 100.
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