Italy70.31
Overall rating
Open country profileItaly vs. Sweden: Country Comparison
Sweden leads the overall rating with 76.52 points, ahead of Italy with 70.31 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Volcano Risk and Earthquake Risk.
Italy
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 Italy on Volcano Risk.
Sweden scores clearly better than Italy on Earthquake Risk.
Sweden scores clearly better than Italy on Public Debt (% of GDP).
Italy scores clearly better than Sweden on Cappuccino Price in a Cafe.
Italy scores clearly better than Sweden on Water Price per Liter in Supermarket.
Italy scores clearly better than Sweden on Local Authenticity.
Sweden scores clearly better than Italy on Tsunami Risk.
Sweden scores clearly better than Italy on Cash Payment Limit.
Categories Compared
Italy
71 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 70 | 81 | Sweden |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 88 | 89 | Sweden |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 46 | 78 | Sweden |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 79 | 94 | Sweden |
| Legal Protection & Property | 62 | 85 | Sweden |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 68 | 85 | Sweden |
Italy
79 points
❤️ Health
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Sweden
86 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 76 | 81 | Sweden |
| Environmental Health | 78 | 94 | Sweden |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 84 | Tie |
Italy
65 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 48 | 52 | Sweden |
| Investment & Capital Access | 74 | 82 | Sweden |
| Banking & Fintech | 69 | 74 | Sweden |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 53 | 56 | Sweden |
| Real Estate & Property | 68 | 63 | Italy |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 54 | 67 | Sweden |
| Macroeconomics | 72 | 79 | Sweden |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 73 | 81 | Sweden |
Italy
50 points
🏠 Costs
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Sweden
37 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 32 | 32 | Tie |
| Food & Basic Goods | 25 | 17 | Italy |
| Dining & Going Out | 59 | 25 | Italy |
| Mobility Costs | 53 | 46 | Italy |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 78 | 67 | Italy |
| Personal Services | 55 | 36 | Italy |
Italy
74 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Sweden
84 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 74 | 76 | Sweden |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 66 | 79 | Sweden |
| Electricity & Energy | 83 | 90 | Sweden |
| Internet & Connectivity | 74 | 92 | Sweden |
| Public Transport | 71 | 86 | Sweden |
Italy
75 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Sweden
71 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 62 | 74 | Sweden |
| Climate & Weather | 75 | 56 | Italy |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 71 | 49 | Italy |
| Leisure & Recreation | 84 | 91 | Sweden |
| Arts & Entertainment | 89 | 81 | Italy |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 97 | 60 | Italy |
| Family-Friendly | 62 | 91 | Sweden |
| Pet-Friendly | 63 | 67 | Sweden |
Italy
74 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Sweden
85 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 73 | 88 | Sweden |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 80 | 85 | Sweden |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 74 | 76 | Sweden |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 78 | 95 | Sweden |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 79 | 87 | Sweden |
| Language & Integration | 63 | 73 | Sweden |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 91 | Sweden |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 70 | 93 | Sweden |
Italy
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Sweden
81 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 87 | 94 | Sweden |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 86 | 95 | Sweden |
| Attractions & Activities | 94 | 83 | Italy |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 90 | 71 | Italy |
| Vacation Costs | 55 | 52 | Italy |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 82 | 89 | Sweden |
Italy
73 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Sweden
89 points
| Topic | Italy | Sweden | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 79 | 91 | Sweden |
| Education & Knowledge | 77 | 88 | Sweden |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 73 | 84 | Sweden |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 71 | 93 | Sweden |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 71 | 99 | Sweden |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 77 | 98 | Sweden |
| Religion & Worldviews | 72 | 82 | Sweden |
| Demography | 49 | 65 | Sweden |