Philippines vs Sweden
Sweden is about 57% pricier than Philippines overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 34.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 67 of 100).
Metric Philippines Sweden
Price level (US=100) 34.3 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,794 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $13,330 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Philippines Sweden
Housing & utilities 58 185
Food 92 138
Transport 76 186
Restaurants & hotels 48 176
Health 50 173
Communication 107 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Philippines Sweden
Quality-of-life score 67/100 98/100
Life expectancy 70 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.3 1.1
Internet users 67% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Philippines more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 57% pricier than Philippines overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Philippines would cost roughly $235,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Philippines or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 67 out of 100.
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