Sweden vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom is about 7% pricier than Sweden overall, with a price level of 87.2 versus 80.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Sweden United Kingdom
Price level (US=100) 80.7 87.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $71,845 $62,009
GNI / capita (PPP) $75,000 $61,460
Inflation (YoY) 2.8% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Sweden United Kingdom
Housing & utilities 185 241
Food 138 111
Transport 186 160
Restaurants & hotels 176 131
Health 173 162
Communication 173 127
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Sweden United Kingdom
Quality-of-life score 98/100 95/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 1.1
Internet users 96% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Sweden more expensive than United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is more expensive: about 7% pricier than Sweden overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United Kingdom?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Sweden would cost roughly $108,000 in United Kingdom, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Sweden or United Kingdom?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 95 out of 100.
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