Norway vs Singapore
Norway is about 29% pricier than Singapore overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 61.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 98 of 100 for both.
Metric Norway Singapore
Price level (US=100) 86.3 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $102,038 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $106,830 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Norway Singapore
Housing & utilities 179 135
Food 175 129
Transport 186 173
Restaurants & hotels 220 70
Health 204 130
Communication 226 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Norway Singapore
Quality-of-life score 98/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.1
Internet users 99% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Norway more expensive than Singapore?
Norway is more expensive: about 29% pricier than Singapore overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Norway would cost roughly $71,000 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Norway or Singapore?
They score similarly, 98 and 97 out of 100 on our index.
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