Mexico vs Sweden
Sweden is about 32% pricier than Mexico overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 55.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Mexico Sweden
Price level (US=100) 55.0 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $26,185 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $25,460 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Mexico Sweden
Housing & utilities 82 185
Food 100 138
Transport 95 186
Restaurants & hotels 84 176
Health 83 173
Communication 69 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Mexico Sweden
Quality-of-life score 64/100 98/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 1.1
Internet users 83% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Mexico more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 32% pricier than Mexico overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Mexico would cost roughly $146,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Mexico or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 64 out of 100.
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