Egypt vs Sweden
Sweden is about 78% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Sweden
Price level (US=100) 17.7 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Sweden
Housing & utilities 22 185
Food 64 138
Transport 49 186
Restaurants & hotels 29 176
Health 25 173
Communication 44 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Sweden
Quality-of-life score 77/100 98/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 1.1
Internet users 75% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 78% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $456,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 77 out of 100.
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