Norway vs Romania
Norway is about 52% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Norway Romania
Price level (US=100) 86.3 41.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $102,038 $49,077
GNI / capita (PPP) $106,830 $47,920
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 5.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Norway Romania
Housing & utilities 179 66
Food 175 81
Transport 186 103
Restaurants & hotels 220 81
Health 204 28
Communication 226 47
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Norway Romania
Quality-of-life score 98/100 88/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 76 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.1
Internet users 99% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Norway more expensive than Romania?
Norway is more expensive: about 52% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Romania?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Norway would cost roughly $48,000 in Romania, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Norway or Romania?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 88 out of 100.
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