Norway
NO
Norway vs Sweden
Compare Norway and Sweden using 12 recent indicators on cost of living, housing, income and quality of life.
Cost of living comparison
Compare Norway and Sweden using 12 recent indicators on cost of living, housing, income and quality of life.
Sweden
SE
Shared indicators
12
Norway better
11
Sweden better
1
Tie
0
Indicative result based on the count of available indicators, not on a weighted composite score.
Indicators comparison
7.5%
Arrears on housing or utility bills
Better outcome: Norway
8.5%
6.8%
Overcrowding rate
Better outcome: Norway
15.7%
1.7%
Inability to keep home adequately warm
Better outcome: Norway
4.7%
160
GDP per capita in PPS
Better outcome: Norway
110
23.7 index
Gini coefficient
Better outcome: Norway
28.6 index
3.39 ratio
Income quintile share ratio S80/S20
Better outcome: Norway
4.58 ratio
11.3%
At-risk-of-poverty rate
Better outcome: Norway
15.6%
22.7%
Inability to face unexpected financial expenses
Better outcome: Norway
23%
83.2 years
Life expectancy at birth
Better outcome: Sweden
83.8 years
5.6%
Material and social deprivation rate
Better outcome: Norway
6.9%
2.1 rooms/person
Average number of rooms per person
Better outcome: Norway
1.7 rooms/person
2.6%
Severe material and social deprivation rate
Better outcome: Norway
3.9%
View data table
| Indicator | Country A value | Country B value | Better outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrears on housing or utility bills | 7.5% | 8.5% | Norway |
| Overcrowding rate | 6.8% | 15.7% | Norway |
| Inability to keep home adequately warm | 1.7% | 4.7% | Norway |
| GDP per capita in PPS | 160 | 110 | Norway |
| Gini coefficient | 23.7 index | 28.6 index | Norway |
| Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 | 3.39 ratio | 4.58 ratio | Norway |
| At-risk-of-poverty rate | 11.3% | 15.6% | Norway |
| Inability to face unexpected financial expenses | 22.7% | 23% | Norway |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.2 years | 83.8 years | Sweden |
| Material and social deprivation rate | 5.6% | 6.9% | Norway |
| Average number of rooms per person | 2.1 rooms/person | 1.7 rooms/person | Norway |
| Severe material and social deprivation rate | 2.6% | 3.9% | Norway |