Japan vs Sweden
Sweden is about 21% pricier than Japan overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 63.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Japan Sweden
Price level (US=100) 63.4 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Sweden
Housing & utilities 177 185
Food 191 138
Transport 150 186
Restaurants & hotels 148 176
Health 97 173
Communication 227 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Sweden
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 1.1
Internet users 86% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 21% pricier than Japan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $127,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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