Italy vs Sweden
Sweden is about 18% pricier than Italy overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 66.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Italy Sweden
Price level (US=100) 66.1 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,014 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,620 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 1.0% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Italy Sweden
Housing & utilities 143 185
Food 124 138
Transport 142 186
Restaurants & hotels 146 176
Health 126 173
Communication 107 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Italy Sweden
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 1.1
Internet users 89% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Italy more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 18% pricier than Italy overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Italy would cost roughly $122,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Italy or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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