Norway vs Vietnam
Norway is about 66% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Norway Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 86.3 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $102,038 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $106,830 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Norway Vietnam
Housing & utilities 179 38
Food 175 79
Transport 186 70
Restaurants & hotels 220 36
Health 204 30
Communication 226 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Norway Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 98/100 79/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.5
Internet users 99% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Norway more expensive than Vietnam?
Norway is more expensive: about 66% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Norway would cost roughly $34,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Norway or Vietnam?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 79 out of 100.
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