Austria74.67
Overall rating
Open country profileAustria vs. Sweden: Country Comparison
Sweden leads the overall rating with 76.52 points, ahead of Austria with 74.67 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%) and Mountain Access.
Austria
Sweden76.52
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Sweden scores clearly better than Austria on Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%).
Austria scores clearly better than Sweden on Mountain Access.
Austria scores clearly better than Sweden on Imported Beer Price in a Market.
Austria scores clearly better than Sweden on Protected Land Area (%).
Sweden scores clearly better than Austria on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
Sweden scores clearly better than Austria on Port Connectivity.
Austria scores clearly better than Sweden on Hospital Beds.
Austria scores clearly better than Sweden on ATM Availability.
Categories Compared
Austria
83 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 81 | 81 | Tie |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 92 | 89 | Austria |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 74 | 78 | Sweden |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 88 | 94 | Sweden |
| Legal Protection & Property | 79 | 85 | Sweden |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 85 | Sweden |
Austria
84 points
❤️ Health
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Sweden
86 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 83 | 81 | Austria |
| Environmental Health | 89 | 94 | Sweden |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 79 | 84 | Sweden |
Austria
66 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 42 | 52 | Sweden |
| Investment & Capital Access | 75 | 82 | Sweden |
| Banking & Fintech | 79 | 74 | Austria |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 61 | 56 | Austria |
| Real Estate & Property | 46 | 63 | Sweden |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 59 | 67 | Sweden |
| Macroeconomics | 72 | 79 | Sweden |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 81 | 81 | Tie |
Austria
43 points
🏠 Costs
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Sweden
37 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 32 | 32 | Tie |
| Food & Basic Goods | 17 | 17 | Tie |
| Dining & Going Out | 48 | 25 | Austria |
| Mobility Costs | 47 | 46 | Austria |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 67 | 67 | Tie |
| Personal Services | 46 | 36 | Austria |
Austria
79 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Sweden
84 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 74 | 76 | Sweden |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 77 | 79 | Sweden |
| Electricity & Energy | 89 | 90 | Sweden |
| Internet & Connectivity | 76 | 92 | Sweden |
| Public Transport | 82 | 86 | Sweden |
Austria
74 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 73 | 74 | Sweden |
| Climate & Weather | 67 | 56 | Austria |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 64 | 49 | Austria |
| Leisure & Recreation | 92 | 91 | Austria |
| Arts & Entertainment | 82 | 81 | Austria |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 73 | 60 | Austria |
| Family-Friendly | 76 | 91 | Sweden |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 67 | Tie |
Austria
81 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 83 | 88 | Sweden |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 84 | 85 | Sweden |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 74 | 76 | Sweden |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 88 | 95 | Sweden |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 80 | 87 | Sweden |
| Language & Integration | 74 | 73 | Austria |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 84 | 91 | Sweden |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 88 | 93 | Sweden |
Austria
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Sweden
81 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 93 | 94 | Sweden |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 93 | 95 | Sweden |
| Attractions & Activities | 90 | 83 | Austria |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 63 | 71 | Sweden |
| Vacation Costs | 55 | 52 | Austria |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 91 | 89 | Austria |
Austria
84 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Sweden
89 points
| Topic | Austria | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 87 | 91 | Sweden |
| Education & Knowledge | 86 | 88 | Sweden |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 82 | 84 | Sweden |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 87 | 93 | Sweden |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 90 | 99 | Sweden |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 93 | 98 | Sweden |
| Religion & Worldviews | 76 | 82 | Sweden |
| Demography | 58 | 65 | Sweden |