France73.52
Overall rating
Open country profileFrance vs. Sweden: Country Comparison
Sweden leads the overall rating with 76.52 points, ahead of France with 73.52 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Cash Payment Limit and Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%).
France
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
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 France on Cash Payment Limit.
Sweden scores clearly better than France on Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%).
Sweden scores clearly better than France on Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%).
Sweden scores clearly better than France on Public Debt (% of GDP).
Sweden scores clearly better than France on Forest Cover.
Sweden scores clearly better than France on Social Security Contributions (%).
France scores clearly better than Sweden on Local Authenticity.
Sweden scores clearly better than France on Renewable Energy Share.
Categories Compared
France
74 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 70 | 81 | Sweden |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 85 | 89 | Sweden |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 61 | 78 | Sweden |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 79 | 94 | Sweden |
| Legal Protection & Property | 71 | 85 | Sweden |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 72 | 85 | Sweden |
France
83 points
❤️ Health
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Sweden
86 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 82 | 81 | France |
| Environmental Health | 86 | 94 | Sweden |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 84 | Sweden |
France
65 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 32 | 52 | Sweden |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 82 | Sweden |
| Banking & Fintech | 72 | 74 | Sweden |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 57 | 56 | France |
| Real Estate & Property | 62 | 63 | Sweden |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 64 | 67 | Sweden |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 79 | Sweden |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 79 | 81 | Sweden |
France
47 points
🏠 Costs
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Sweden
37 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 36 | 32 | France |
| Food & Basic Goods | 25 | 17 | France |
| Dining & Going Out | 47 | 25 | France |
| Mobility Costs | 50 | 46 | France |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 70 | 67 | France |
| Personal Services | 52 | 36 | France |
France
80 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Sweden
84 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 81 | 76 | France |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 75 | 79 | Sweden |
| Electricity & Energy | 76 | 90 | Sweden |
| Internet & Connectivity | 88 | 92 | Sweden |
| Public Transport | 80 | 86 | Sweden |
France
80 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 71 | 74 | Sweden |
| Climate & Weather | 70 | 56 | France |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 75 | 49 | France |
| Leisure & Recreation | 91 | 91 | Tie |
| Arts & Entertainment | 93 | 81 | France |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 95 | 60 | France |
| Family-Friendly | 77 | 91 | Sweden |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 67 | Tie |
France
79 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 81 | 88 | Sweden |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 83 | 85 | Sweden |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 80 | 76 | France |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 86 | 95 | Sweden |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 82 | 87 | Sweden |
| Language & Integration | 66 | 73 | Sweden |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 75 | 91 | Sweden |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 78 | 93 | Sweden |
France
86 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Sweden
81 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 94 | 94 | Tie |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 95 | Sweden |
| Attractions & Activities | 98 | 83 | France |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 91 | 71 | France |
| Vacation Costs | 51 | 52 | Sweden |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 88 | 89 | Sweden |
France
82 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Sweden
89 points
| Topic | France | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 82 | 91 | Sweden |
| Education & Knowledge | 82 | 88 | Sweden |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 85 | 84 | France |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 80 | 93 | Sweden |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 89 | 99 | Sweden |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 89 | 98 | Sweden |
| Religion & Worldviews | 78 | 82 | Sweden |
| Demography | 60 | 65 | Sweden |