Ireland vs Sweden
Ireland is about 6% pricier than Sweden overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 80.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Ireland Sweden
Price level (US=100) 85.9 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Sweden
Housing & utilities 279 185
Food 140 138
Transport 156 186
Restaurants & hotels 172 176
Health 189 173
Communication 183 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Sweden
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.1
Internet users 97% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Sweden?
Ireland is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Sweden overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $94,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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