Ireland vs Norway
Ireland and Norway have a near-identical overall cost of living (price level 85.9 vs 86.3, US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Ireland Norway
Price level (US=100) 85.9 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Norway
Housing & utilities 279 179
Food 140 175
Transport 156 186
Restaurants & hotels 172 220
Health 189 204
Communication 183 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Norway
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.7
Internet users 97% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Norway?
They cost about the same, with price levels of 85.9 and 86.3 (US = 100).
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $100,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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