Estonia76.40
Overall rating
Open country profileEstonia vs. Sweden: Country Comparison
Sweden leads the overall rating with 76.52 points, ahead of Estonia with 76.40 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Dividend Tax Rate (%) and Cocktail Price in a Bar.
Estonia
Sweden76.52
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
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Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
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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
Estonia scores clearly better than Sweden on Dividend Tax Rate (%).
Estonia scores clearly better than Sweden on Cocktail Price in a Bar.
Estonia scores clearly better than Sweden on Cappuccino Price in a Cafe.
Estonia scores clearly better than Sweden on Local Beer Price in a Restaurant.
Estonia scores clearly better than Sweden on Digital Nomad Visa.
Estonia scores clearly better than Sweden on Public Transport Monthly Cost.
Sweden scores clearly better than Estonia on CO2 Intensity.
Estonia scores clearly better than Sweden on Gender Ratio (F/100 M).
Categories Compared
Estonia
82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 82 | 81 | Estonia |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 84 | 89 | Sweden |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 81 | 78 | Estonia |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 90 | 94 | Sweden |
| Legal Protection & Property | 79 | 85 | Sweden |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 78 | 85 | Sweden |
Estonia
82 points
❤️ Health
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Sweden
86 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 77 | 81 | Sweden |
| Environmental Health | 91 | 94 | Sweden |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 78 | 84 | Sweden |
Estonia
70 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 60 | 52 | Estonia |
| Investment & Capital Access | 75 | 82 | Sweden |
| Banking & Fintech | 76 | 74 | Estonia |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 67 | 56 | Estonia |
| Real Estate & Property | 77 | 63 | Estonia |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 65 | 67 | Sweden |
| Macroeconomics | 74 | 79 | Sweden |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 67 | 81 | Sweden |
Estonia
61 points
🏠 Costs
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Sweden
37 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 44 | 32 | Estonia |
| Food & Basic Goods | 43 | 17 | Estonia |
| Dining & Going Out | 69 | 25 | Estonia |
| Mobility Costs | 62 | 46 | Estonia |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 84 | 67 | Estonia |
| Personal Services | 66 | 36 | Estonia |
Estonia
74 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Sweden
84 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 66 | 76 | Sweden |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 75 | 79 | Sweden |
| Electricity & Energy | 75 | 90 | Sweden |
| Internet & Connectivity | 82 | 92 | Sweden |
| Public Transport | 73 | 86 | Sweden |
Estonia
64 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 69 | 74 | Sweden |
| Climate & Weather | 57 | 56 | Estonia |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 45 | 49 | Sweden |
| Leisure & Recreation | 80 | 91 | Sweden |
| Arts & Entertainment | 65 | 81 | Sweden |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 51 | 60 | Sweden |
| Family-Friendly | 77 | 91 | Sweden |
| Pet-Friendly | 69 | 67 | Estonia |
Estonia
88 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 96 | 88 | Estonia |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 90 | 85 | Estonia |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 88 | 76 | Estonia |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 97 | 95 | Estonia |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 84 | 87 | Sweden |
| Language & Integration | 68 | 73 | Sweden |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 80 | 91 | Sweden |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 94 | 93 | Estonia |
Estonia
81 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Sweden
81 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 94 | Sweden |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 95 | Sweden |
| Attractions & Activities | 74 | 83 | Sweden |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 68 | 71 | Sweden |
| Vacation Costs | 72 | 52 | Estonia |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 89 | 89 | Tie |
Estonia
82 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Sweden
89 points
| Topic | Estonia | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 87 | 91 | Sweden |
| Education & Knowledge | 90 | 88 | Estonia |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 72 | 84 | Sweden |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 83 | 93 | Sweden |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 86 | 99 | Sweden |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 86 | 98 | Sweden |
| Religion & Worldviews | 81 | 82 | Sweden |
| Demography | 60 | 65 | Sweden |