Austria vs Sweden
Austria and Sweden have a near-identical overall cost of living (price level 80.0 vs 80.7, US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Austria Sweden
Price level (US=100) 80.0 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,911 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,160 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Austria Sweden
Housing & utilities 159 185
Food 126 138
Transport 153 186
Restaurants & hotels 138 176
Health 147 173
Communication 123 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Austria Sweden
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.1
Internet users 92% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Austria more expensive than Sweden?
They cost about the same, with price levels of 80.0 and 80.7 (US = 100).
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Austria would cost roughly $101,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Austria or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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