Norway vs Sweden
Norway is about 6% pricier than Sweden overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 80.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 98 of 100 for both.
Metric Norway Sweden
Price level (US=100) 86.3 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $102,038 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $106,830 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Norway Sweden
Housing & utilities 179 185
Food 175 138
Transport 186 186
Restaurants & hotels 220 176
Health 204 173
Communication 226 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Norway Sweden
Quality-of-life score 98/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.1
Internet users 99% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Norway more expensive than Sweden?
Norway is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Sweden overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Norway would cost roughly $93,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Norway or Sweden?
They score similarly, 98 and 98 out of 100 on our index.
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