Pakistan vs Sweden
Sweden is about 70% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 56 of 100).
Metric Pakistan Sweden
Price level (US=100) 24.0 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $6,252 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $6,100 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 12.6% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Pakistan Sweden
Housing & utilities 33 185
Food 59 138
Transport 54 186
Restaurants & hotels 35 176
Health 28 173
Communication 35 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Pakistan Sweden
Quality-of-life score 56/100 98/100
Life expectancy 68 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.3 1.1
Internet users 57% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Pakistan more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 70% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Pakistan would cost roughly $336,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Pakistan or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 56 out of 100.
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