Israel vs Sweden
Israel is about 16% pricier than Sweden overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 80.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Israel Sweden
Price level (US=100) 96.1 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Sweden
Housing & utilities 269 185
Food 190 138
Transport 170 186
Restaurants & hotels 215 176
Health 204 173
Communication 107 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Sweden
Quality-of-life score 95/100 98/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 1.1
Internet users 88% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Sweden?
Israel is more expensive: about 16% pricier than Sweden overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $84,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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