Norway76.04
Overall rating
Open country profileNorway vs. United States: Country Comparison
Norway leads the overall rating with 76.04 points, ahead of United States with 68.90 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Paid Parental Leave and Renewable Energy Share.
Norway
United States68.90
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 United States on Paid Parental Leave.
Norway scores clearly better than United States on Renewable Energy Share.
Norway scores clearly better than United States on Unemployment Benefit Duration (months).
Norway scores clearly better than United States on BAC Limit (‰).
United States scores clearly better than Norway on Driving License Cost ($).
Norway scores clearly better than United States on Paid Vacation Days.
United States scores clearly better than Norway on Bitcoin Cash Access.
Norway scores clearly better than United States on Volcano Risk.
Categories Compared
Norway
88 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 87 | 64 | Norway |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 79 | Norway |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 71 | 42 | Norway |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 94 | 70 | Norway |
| Legal Protection & Property | 88 | 70 | Norway |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 88 | 71 | Norway |
Norway
86 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 83 | 70 | Norway |
| Environmental Health | 91 | 88 | Norway |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 69 | Norway |
Norway
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 43 | 58 | United States |
| Investment & Capital Access | 85 | 75 | Norway |
| Banking & Fintech | 69 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 56 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 58 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 69 | 65 | Norway |
| Macroeconomics | 84 | 70 | Norway |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 88 | 87 | Norway |
Norway
29 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 39 | 44 | United States |
| Food & Basic Goods | 6 | 18 | United States |
| Dining & Going Out | 13 | 35 | United States |
| Mobility Costs | 34 | 58 | United States |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 54 | 41 | Norway |
| Personal Services | 27 | 39 | United States |
Norway
84 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 69 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 78 | 67 | Norway |
| Electricity & Energy | 99 | 72 | Norway |
| Internet & Connectivity | 93 | 91 | Norway |
| Public Transport | 82 | 58 | Norway |
Norway
70 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 75 | 45 | Norway |
| Climate & Weather | 56 | 70 | United States |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 59 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 85 | 81 | Norway |
| Arts & Entertainment | 76 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 54 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 90 | 53 | Norway |
| Pet-Friendly | 66 | 59 | Norway |
Norway
86 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 88 | 73 | Norway |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 84 | 77 | Norway |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 81 | 78 | Norway |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 96 | 82 | Norway |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 87 | 80 | Norway |
| Language & Integration | 74 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 92 | 77 | Norway |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 90 | 76 | Norway |
Norway
79 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 92 | 87 | Norway |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 89 | Norway |
| Attractions & Activities | 84 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 79 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 42 | 45 | United States |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 86 | 85 | Norway |
Norway
91 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Norway | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 93 | 79 | Norway |
| Education & Knowledge | 89 | 79 | Norway |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 92 | 57 | Norway |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 97 | 75 | Norway |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 97 | 86 | Norway |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 99 | 73 | Norway |
| Religion & Worldviews | 81 | 74 | Norway |
| Demography | 64 | 63 | Norway |