Australia vs Sweden
Australia is about 11% pricier than Sweden overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 80.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Australia Sweden
Price level (US=100) 90.9 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Sweden
Housing & utilities 257 185
Food 148 138
Transport 136 186
Restaurants & hotels 187 176
Health 194 173
Communication 115 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Sweden
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.1
Internet users 96% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Sweden?
Australia is more expensive: about 11% pricier than Sweden overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $89,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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