China vs Sweden
Sweden is about 38% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Sweden
Price level (US=100) 49.8 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Sweden
Housing & utilities 69 185
Food 130 138
Transport 82 186
Restaurants & hotels 85 176
Health 64 173
Communication 86 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Sweden
Quality-of-life score 91/100 98/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 1.1
Internet users 92% 96%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 38% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $162,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 91 out of 100.
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