Romania vs Sweden
Sweden is about 49% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Romania Sweden
Price level (US=100) 41.5 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $49,077 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $47,920 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 5.7% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Romania Sweden
Housing & utilities 66 185
Food 81 138
Transport 103 186
Restaurants & hotels 81 176
Health 28 173
Communication 47 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Romania Sweden
Quality-of-life score 88/100 98/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 1.1
Internet users 91% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Romania more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 49% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Romania would cost roughly $194,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Romania or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 88 out of 100.
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