South Korea vs Sweden
Sweden is about 25% pricier than South Korea overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 60.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in communication. Quality of life is similar, around 98 of 100 for both.
Metric South Korea Sweden
Price level (US=100) 60.3 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $61,051 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,930 $75,000
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category South Korea Sweden
Housing & utilities 109 185
Food 204 138
Transport 114 186
Restaurants & hotels 142 176
Health 81 173
Communication 140 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric South Korea Sweden
Quality-of-life score 98/100 98/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 1.1
Internet users 98% 96%
Frequently asked
Is South Korea more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 25% pricier than South Korea overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in South Korea would cost roughly $134,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, South Korea or Sweden?
They score similarly, 98 and 98 out of 100 on our index.
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