Italy70.31
Overall rating
Open country profileItaly vs. Norway: Country Comparison
Norway leads the overall rating with 76.04 points, ahead of Italy with 70.31 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Water Price per Liter in Supermarket and Local Beer Price in a Restaurant.
Italy
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
Italy scores clearly better than Norway on Water Price per Liter in Supermarket.
Italy scores clearly better than Norway on Local Beer Price in a Restaurant.
Italy scores clearly better than Norway on Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price.
Norway scores clearly better than Italy on Electricity Cost.
Italy scores clearly better than Norway on Local Authenticity.
Italy scores clearly better than Norway on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Norway scores clearly better than Italy on Volcano Risk.
Italy scores clearly better than Norway on Cocktail Price in a Bar.
Categories Compared
Italy
71 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Norway
88 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 70 | 87 | Norway |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 88 | 93 | Norway |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 46 | 71 | Norway |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 79 | 94 | Norway |
| Legal Protection & Property | 62 | 88 | Norway |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 68 | 88 | Norway |
Italy
79 points
❤️ Health
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Norway
86 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 76 | 83 | Norway |
| Environmental Health | 78 | 91 | Norway |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 84 | Tie |
Italy
65 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Norway
71 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 48 | 43 | Italy |
| Investment & Capital Access | 74 | 85 | Norway |
| Banking & Fintech | 69 | 69 | Tie |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 53 | 56 | Norway |
| Real Estate & Property | 68 | 58 | Italy |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 54 | 69 | Norway |
| Macroeconomics | 72 | 84 | Norway |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 73 | 88 | Norway |
Italy
50 points
🏠 Costs
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Norway
29 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 32 | 39 | Norway |
| Food & Basic Goods | 25 | 6 | Italy |
| Dining & Going Out | 59 | 13 | Italy |
| Mobility Costs | 53 | 34 | Italy |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 78 | 54 | Italy |
| Personal Services | 55 | 27 | Italy |
Italy
74 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Norway
84 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 74 | 69 | Italy |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 66 | 78 | Norway |
| Electricity & Energy | 83 | 99 | Norway |
| Internet & Connectivity | 74 | 93 | Norway |
| Public Transport | 71 | 82 | Norway |
Italy
75 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Norway
70 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 62 | 75 | Norway |
| Climate & Weather | 75 | 56 | Italy |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 71 | 59 | Italy |
| Leisure & Recreation | 84 | 85 | Norway |
| Arts & Entertainment | 89 | 76 | Italy |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 97 | 54 | Italy |
| Family-Friendly | 62 | 90 | Norway |
| Pet-Friendly | 63 | 66 | Norway |
Italy
74 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Norway
86 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 73 | 88 | Norway |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 80 | 84 | Norway |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 74 | 81 | Norway |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 78 | 96 | Norway |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 79 | 87 | Norway |
| Language & Integration | 63 | 74 | Norway |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 92 | Norway |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 70 | 90 | Norway |
Italy
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Norway
79 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 87 | 92 | Norway |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 86 | 92 | Norway |
| Attractions & Activities | 94 | 84 | Italy |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 90 | 79 | Italy |
| Vacation Costs | 55 | 42 | Italy |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 82 | 86 | Norway |
Italy
73 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Norway
91 points
| Topic | Italy | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 79 | 93 | Norway |
| Education & Knowledge | 77 | 89 | Norway |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 73 | 92 | Norway |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 97 | Norway |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 71 | 97 | Norway |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 77 | 99 | Norway |
| Religion & Worldviews | 72 | 81 | Norway |
| Demography | 49 | 64 | Norway |