Sweden vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 26% pricier than Sweden overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 80.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 98 of 100 for both.
Metric Sweden Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 80.7 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $71,845 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $75,000 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 2.8% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Sweden Switzerland
Housing & utilities 185 287
Food 138 193
Transport 186 170
Restaurants & hotels 176 228
Health 173 225
Communication 173 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Sweden Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 98/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.6
Internet users 96% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Sweden more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 26% pricier than Sweden overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Sweden would cost roughly $135,500 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Sweden or Switzerland?
They score similarly, 98 and 97 out of 100 on our index.
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