Germany vs Sweden
Sweden is about 4% pricier than Germany overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 77.4 (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 Germany Sweden
Price level (US=100) 77.4 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Sweden
Housing & utilities 169 185
Food 122 138
Transport 152 186
Restaurants & hotels 149 176
Health 118 173
Communication 140 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Sweden
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.1
Internet users 93% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 4% pricier than Germany overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $104,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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