France vs Sweden
Sweden is about 7% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric France Sweden
Price level (US=100) 74.8 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Sweden
Housing & utilities 173 185
Food 129 138
Transport 153 186
Restaurants & hotels 158 176
Health 103 173
Communication 122 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Sweden
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 1.1
Internet users 89% 96%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 7% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $108,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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