Belgium vs Norway
Norway is about 9% pricier than Belgium overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 78.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Belgium Norway
Price level (US=100) 78.2 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Norway
Housing & utilities 177 179
Food 124 175
Transport 150 186
Restaurants & hotels 166 220
Health 124 204
Communication 207 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Norway
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.7
Internet users 96% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 9% pricier than Belgium overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $110,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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