Poland vs Sweden
Sweden is about 38% pricier than Poland overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 49.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 90 of 100).
Metric Poland Sweden
Price level (US=100) 49.7 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $51,263 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $49,540 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 3.8% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Poland Sweden
Housing & utilities 55 185
Food 85 138
Transport 103 186
Restaurants & hotels 98 176
Health 46 173
Communication 65 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Poland Sweden
Quality-of-life score 90/100 98/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.8 1.1
Internet users 89% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Poland more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 38% pricier than Poland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Poland would cost roughly $162,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Poland or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 90 out of 100.
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