France vs Norway
Norway is about 13% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric France Norway
Price level (US=100) 74.8 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Norway
Housing & utilities 173 179
Food 129 175
Transport 153 186
Restaurants & hotels 158 220
Health 103 204
Communication 122 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Norway
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.7
Internet users 89% 99%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 13% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $115,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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