Canada vs Sweden
Canada is about 6% pricier than Sweden overall, with a price level of 85.4 versus 80.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Canada Sweden
Price level (US=100) 85.4 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada Sweden
Housing & utilities 201 185
Food 146 138
Transport 128 186
Restaurants & hotels 151 176
Health 150 173
Communication 303 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada Sweden
Quality-of-life score 94/100 98/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 1.1
Internet users 94% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than Sweden?
Canada is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Sweden overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $94,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 94 out of 100.
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