Saudi Arabia vs Sweden
Sweden is about 38% pricier than Saudi Arabia overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 49.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Saudi Arabia Sweden
Price level (US=100) 49.9 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $71,375 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $71,730 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 1.7% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Saudi Arabia Sweden
Housing & utilities 47 185
Food 129 138
Transport 71 186
Restaurants & hotels 76 176
Health 91 173
Communication 189 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Saudi Arabia Sweden
Quality-of-life score 94/100 98/100
Life expectancy 79 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.1
Internet users 100% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Saudi Arabia more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 38% pricier than Saudi Arabia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Saudi Arabia would cost roughly $161,500 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Saudi Arabia or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 94 out of 100.
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