Egypt vs Norway
Norway is about 79% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Norway
Price level (US=100) 17.7 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Norway
Housing & utilities 22 179
Food 64 175
Transport 49 186
Restaurants & hotels 29 220
Health 25 204
Communication 44 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Norway
Quality-of-life score 77/100 98/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.7
Internet users 75% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 79% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $487,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 77 out of 100.
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