25 Most Expensive Countries in the World

3. Norway

Cost of Living Index: 103.56

Local Purchasing Power Index: 73.55

Moving on, we have Norway which ranks among the top 3  on our list of the most expensive countries in the world. Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers, and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking, and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort. The buying price for property in Oslo is about $10,268 per square meter. Monthly rent costs are estimated at $3,037. If a family of four is to live in Norway, they would have to manage $4,575 per month apart from rent. For a single person, the monthly expenses excluding rent drop to $1,264.