Germany vs Norway
Norway is about 10% pricier than Germany overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 77.4 (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 Germany Norway
Price level (US=100) 77.4 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Norway
Housing & utilities 169 179
Food 122 175
Transport 152 186
Restaurants & hotels 149 220
Health 118 204
Communication 140 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Norway
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 93% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 10% pricier than Germany overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $111,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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