Norway vs Philippines
Norway is about 60% pricier than Philippines overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 34.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 67 of 100).
Metric Norway Philippines
Price level (US=100) 86.3 34.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $102,038 $11,794
GNI / capita (PPP) $106,830 $13,330
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 3.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Norway Philippines
Housing & utilities 179 58
Food 175 92
Transport 186 76
Restaurants & hotels 220 48
Health 204 50
Communication 226 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Norway Philippines
Quality-of-life score 98/100 67/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 70 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 4.3
Internet users 99% 67%
Frequently asked
Is Norway more expensive than Philippines?
Norway is more expensive: about 60% pricier than Philippines overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Philippines?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Norway would cost roughly $39,500 in Philippines, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Norway or Philippines?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 67 out of 100.
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