Israel vs Norway
Israel is about 10% pricier than Norway overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 86.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Israel Norway
Price level (US=100) 96.1 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Norway
Housing & utilities 269 179
Food 190 175
Transport 170 186
Restaurants & hotels 215 220
Health 204 204
Communication 107 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Norway
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 0.7
Internet users 88% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Norway?
Israel is more expensive: about 10% pricier than Norway overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $90,000 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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