Canada73.13
Overall rating
Open country profileCanada vs. Norway: Country Comparison
Norway leads the overall rating with 76.04 points, ahead of Canada with 73.13 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in BAC Limit (‰) and Driving License Cost ($).
Canada
Norway76.04
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Norway scores clearly better than Canada on BAC Limit (‰).
Canada scores clearly better than Norway on Driving License Cost ($).
Canada scores clearly better than Norway on Bitcoin Cash Access.
Canada scores clearly better than Norway on Cash Payment Limit.
Norway scores clearly better than Canada on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Norway scores clearly better than Canada on Child Benefit.
Norway scores clearly better than Canada on Wildfire Risk.
Norway scores clearly better than Canada on Childcare Cost.
Categories Compared
Canada
80 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Norway
88 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 74 | 87 | Norway |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 92 | 93 | Norway |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 60 | 71 | Norway |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 84 | 94 | Norway |
| Legal Protection & Property | 80 | 88 | Norway |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 88 | Norway |
Canada
81 points
❤️ Health
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Norway
86 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 77 | 83 | Norway |
| Environmental Health | 86 | 91 | Norway |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 78 | 84 | Norway |
Canada
69 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Norway
71 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 48 | 43 | Canada |
| Investment & Capital Access | 76 | 85 | Norway |
| Banking & Fintech | 77 | 69 | Canada |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 67 | 56 | Canada |
| Real Estate & Property | 52 | 58 | Norway |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 70 | 69 | Canada |
| Macroeconomics | 71 | 84 | Norway |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 82 | 88 | Norway |
Canada
41 points
🏠 Costs
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Norway
29 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 50 | 39 | Canada |
| Food & Basic Goods | 18 | 6 | Canada |
| Dining & Going Out | 36 | 13 | Canada |
| Mobility Costs | 49 | 34 | Canada |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 46 | 54 | Norway |
| Personal Services | 45 | 27 | Canada |
Canada
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Norway
84 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 62 | 69 | Norway |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 68 | 78 | Norway |
| Electricity & Energy | 90 | 99 | Norway |
| Internet & Connectivity | 87 | 93 | Norway |
| Public Transport | 62 | 82 | Norway |
Canada
65 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Norway
70 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 58 | 75 | Norway |
| Climate & Weather | 61 | 56 | Canada |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 55 | 59 | Norway |
| Leisure & Recreation | 79 | 85 | Norway |
| Arts & Entertainment | 72 | 76 | Norway |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 64 | 54 | Canada |
| Family-Friendly | 66 | 90 | Norway |
| Pet-Friendly | 64 | 66 | Norway |
Canada
87 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Norway
86 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 78 | 88 | Norway |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 90 | 84 | Canada |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 81 | Tie |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 89 | 96 | Norway |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 92 | 87 | Canada |
| Language & Integration | 87 | 74 | Canada |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 97 | 92 | Canada |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 89 | 90 | Norway |
Canada
80 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Norway
79 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 87 | 92 | Norway |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 89 | 92 | Norway |
| Attractions & Activities | 86 | 84 | Canada |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 76 | 79 | Norway |
| Vacation Costs | 55 | 42 | Canada |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 86 | 86 | Tie |
Canada
83 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Norway
91 points
| Topic | Canada | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 88 | 93 | Norway |
| Education & Knowledge | 85 | 89 | Norway |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 70 | 92 | Norway |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 89 | 97 | Norway |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 98 | 97 | Canada |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 86 | 99 | Norway |
| Religion & Worldviews | 78 | 81 | Norway |
| Demography | 65 | 64 | Canada |