Colombia vs Sweden
Sweden is about 55% pricier than Colombia overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 36.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 72 of 100).
Metric Colombia Sweden
Price level (US=100) 36.0 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,349 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,890 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 6.6% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Colombia Sweden
Housing & utilities 58 185
Food 79 138
Transport 70 186
Restaurants & hotels 67 176
Health 36 173
Communication 65 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Colombia Sweden
Quality-of-life score 72/100 98/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 1.1
Internet users 79% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Colombia more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 55% pricier than Colombia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Colombia would cost roughly $224,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Colombia or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 72 out of 100.
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