Australia vs Norway
Australia is about 5% pricier than Norway overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 86.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Australia Norway
Price level (US=100) 90.9 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Norway
Housing & utilities 257 179
Food 148 175
Transport 136 186
Restaurants & hotels 187 220
Health 194 204
Communication 115 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Norway
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 96% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Norway?
Australia is more expensive: about 5% pricier than Norway overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $95,000 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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