China vs Norway
Norway is about 42% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Norway
Price level (US=100) 49.8 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Norway
Housing & utilities 69 179
Food 130 175
Transport 82 186
Restaurants & hotels 85 220
Health 64 204
Communication 86 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Norway
Quality-of-life score 91/100 98/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.7
Internet users 92% 99%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 42% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $173,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 91 out of 100.
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