Norway76.04
Overall rating
Open country profileNorway vs. United Kingdom: Country Comparison
Norway leads the overall rating with 76.04 points, ahead of United Kingdom with 72.98 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Childcare Cost and Pension Replacement Rate.
Norway
United Kingdom72.98
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
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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 United Kingdom on Childcare Cost.
Norway scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Pension Replacement Rate.
Norway scores clearly better than United Kingdom on BAC Limit (‰).
Norway scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Mountain Access.
Norway scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Electricity Cost.
United Kingdom scores clearly better than Norway on Cash Payment Limit.
Norway scores clearly better than United Kingdom on CO2 Intensity.
Norway scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Renewable Energy Share.
Categories Compared
Norway
88 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United Kingdom
78 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 87 | 73 | Norway |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 87 | Norway |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 71 | 70 | Norway |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 94 | 80 | Norway |
| Legal Protection & Property | 88 | 77 | Norway |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 88 | 76 | Norway |
Norway
86 points
❤️ Health
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United Kingdom
81 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 83 | 78 | Norway |
| Environmental Health | 91 | 89 | Norway |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 76 | Norway |
Norway
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United Kingdom
69 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 43 | 50 | United Kingdom |
| Investment & Capital Access | 85 | 76 | Norway |
| Banking & Fintech | 69 | 78 | United Kingdom |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 56 | 68 | United Kingdom |
| Real Estate & Property | 58 | 59 | United Kingdom |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 69 | 66 | Norway |
| Macroeconomics | 84 | 70 | Norway |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 88 | 79 | Norway |
Norway
29 points
🏠 Costs
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United Kingdom
44 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 39 | 27 | Norway |
| Food & Basic Goods | 6 | 31 | United Kingdom |
| Dining & Going Out | 13 | 42 | United Kingdom |
| Mobility Costs | 34 | 42 | United Kingdom |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 54 | 68 | United Kingdom |
| Personal Services | 27 | 53 | United Kingdom |
Norway
84 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United Kingdom
76 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 69 | 81 | United Kingdom |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 78 | 70 | Norway |
| Electricity & Energy | 99 | 74 | Norway |
| Internet & Connectivity | 93 | 79 | Norway |
| Public Transport | 82 | 75 | Norway |
Norway
70 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United Kingdom
66 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 75 | 69 | Norway |
| Climate & Weather | 56 | 57 | United Kingdom |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 59 | 48 | Norway |
| Leisure & Recreation | 85 | 85 | Tie |
| Arts & Entertainment | 76 | 85 | United Kingdom |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 54 | 65 | United Kingdom |
| Family-Friendly | 90 | 58 | Norway |
| Pet-Friendly | 66 | 62 | Norway |
Norway
86 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United Kingdom
86 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 88 | 81 | Norway |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 84 | 92 | United Kingdom |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 83 | United Kingdom |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 96 | 89 | Norway |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 87 | 83 | Norway |
| Language & Integration | 74 | 92 | United Kingdom |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 92 | 85 | Norway |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 90 | 84 | Norway |
Norway
79 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United Kingdom
82 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 92 | 91 | Norway |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 94 | United Kingdom |
| Attractions & Activities | 84 | 89 | United Kingdom |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 79 | 72 | Norway |
| Vacation Costs | 42 | 54 | United Kingdom |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 86 | 90 | United Kingdom |
Norway
91 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United Kingdom
78 points
| Topic | Norway | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 93 | 83 | Norway |
| Education & Knowledge | 89 | 83 | Norway |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 92 | 64 | Norway |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 97 | 85 | Norway |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 97 | 92 | Norway |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 99 | 88 | Norway |
| Religion & Worldviews | 81 | 62 | Norway |
| Demography | 64 | 60 | Norway |