Mexico vs Norway
Norway is about 36% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Mexico Norway
Price level (US=100) 55.0 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $26,185 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $25,460 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Mexico Norway
Housing & utilities 82 179
Food 100 175
Transport 95 186
Restaurants & hotels 84 220
Health 83 204
Communication 69 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Mexico Norway
Quality-of-life score 64/100 98/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 0.7
Internet users 83% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Mexico more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Mexico would cost roughly $157,000 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Mexico or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 64 out of 100.
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