Austria vs Norway
Norway is about 7% pricier than Austria overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 80.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Austria Norway
Price level (US=100) 80.0 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,911 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,160 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Austria Norway
Housing & utilities 159 179
Food 126 175
Transport 153 186
Restaurants & hotels 138 220
Health 147 204
Communication 123 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Austria Norway
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 92% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Austria more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 7% pricier than Austria overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Austria would cost roughly $108,000 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Austria or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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