Japan vs Norway
Norway is about 27% pricier than Japan overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 63.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Japan Norway
Price level (US=100) 63.4 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Norway
Housing & utilities 177 179
Food 191 175
Transport 150 186
Restaurants & hotels 148 220
Health 97 204
Communication 227 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Norway
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 0.7
Internet users 86% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 27% pricier than Japan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $136,000 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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