Norway vs Thailand
Norway is about 65% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Norway Thailand
Price level (US=100) 86.3 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $102,038 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $106,830 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Norway Thailand
Housing & utilities 179 26
Food 175 85
Transport 186 68
Restaurants & hotels 220 42
Health 204 40
Communication 226 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Norway Thailand
Quality-of-life score 98/100 86/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 4.8
Internet users 99% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Norway more expensive than Thailand?
Norway is more expensive: about 65% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Norway would cost roughly $35,000 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Norway or Thailand?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 86 out of 100.
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