Italy vs Norway
Norway is about 23% pricier than Italy overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 66.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Italy Norway
Price level (US=100) 66.1 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,014 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,620 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 1.0% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Italy Norway
Housing & utilities 143 179
Food 124 175
Transport 142 186
Restaurants & hotels 146 220
Health 126 204
Communication 107 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Italy Norway
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 0.7
Internet users 89% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Italy more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 23% pricier than Italy overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Italy would cost roughly $130,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Italy or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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