Sweden vs Vietnam
Sweden is about 64% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Sweden Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 80.7 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $71,845 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $75,000 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.8% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Sweden Vietnam
Housing & utilities 185 38
Food 138 79
Transport 186 70
Restaurants & hotels 176 36
Health 173 30
Communication 173 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Sweden Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 98/100 79/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 1.5
Internet users 96% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Sweden more expensive than Vietnam?
Sweden is more expensive: about 64% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Sweden would cost roughly $36,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Sweden or Vietnam?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 79 out of 100.
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