Sweden76.52
Overall rating
Open country profileSweden vs. Thailand: Country Comparison
Sweden leads the overall rating with 76.52 points, ahead of Thailand with 62.62 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Heating & Gas Cost and Pension Replacement Rate.
Sweden
Thailand62.62
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
Thailand scores clearly better than Sweden on Heating & Gas Cost.
Sweden scores clearly better than Thailand on Pension Replacement Rate.
Sweden scores clearly better than Thailand on Traffic Deaths.
Thailand scores clearly better than Sweden on Cocktail Price in a Bar.
Sweden scores clearly better than Thailand on EV Charging Infrastructure.
Sweden scores clearly better than Thailand on Child Benefit.
Thailand scores clearly better than Sweden on Burger Menu Price.
Thailand scores clearly better than Sweden on Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram.
Categories Compared
Sweden
85 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Thailand
57 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 81 | 61 | Sweden |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 89 | 60 | Sweden |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 78 | 54 | Sweden |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 94 | 58 | Sweden |
| Legal Protection & Property | 85 | 49 | Sweden |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 85 | 60 | Sweden |
Sweden
86 points
❤️ Health
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Thailand
62 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 81 | 71 | Sweden |
| Environmental Health | 94 | 46 | Sweden |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 84 | 68 | Sweden |
Sweden
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 52 | 75 | Thailand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 82 | 66 | Sweden |
| Banking & Fintech | 74 | 71 | Sweden |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 56 | 54 | Sweden |
| Real Estate & Property | 63 | 52 | Sweden |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 67 | 53 | Sweden |
| Macroeconomics | 79 | 74 | Sweden |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 81 | 51 | Sweden |
Sweden
37 points
🏠 Costs
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 32 | 68 | Thailand |
| Food & Basic Goods | 17 | 56 | Thailand |
| Dining & Going Out | 25 | 95 | Thailand |
| Mobility Costs | 46 | 78 | Thailand |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 67 | 84 | Thailand |
| Personal Services | 36 | 89 | Thailand |
Sweden
84 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Thailand
56 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 76 | 54 | Sweden |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 79 | 41 | Sweden |
| Electricity & Energy | 90 | 73 | Sweden |
| Internet & Connectivity | 92 | 58 | Sweden |
| Public Transport | 86 | 53 | Sweden |
Sweden
71 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Thailand
61 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 74 | 46 | Sweden |
| Climate & Weather | 56 | 71 | Thailand |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 49 | 68 | Thailand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 91 | 60 | Sweden |
| Arts & Entertainment | 81 | 45 | Sweden |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 60 | 90 | Thailand |
| Family-Friendly | 91 | 53 | Sweden |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 57 | Sweden |
Sweden
85 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 88 | 68 | Sweden |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 85 | 67 | Sweden |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 76 | 74 | Sweden |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 95 | 61 | Sweden |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 87 | 55 | Sweden |
| Language & Integration | 73 | 53 | Sweden |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 91 | 65 | Sweden |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 93 | 63 | Sweden |
Sweden
81 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 94 | 69 | Sweden |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 95 | 71 | Sweden |
| Attractions & Activities | 83 | 80 | Sweden |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 71 | 83 | Thailand |
| Vacation Costs | 52 | 87 | Thailand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 89 | 82 | Sweden |
Sweden
89 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Thailand
52 points
| Topic | Sweden | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 42 | Sweden |
| Education & Knowledge | 88 | 61 | Sweden |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 84 | 41 | Sweden |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 93 | 54 | Sweden |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 99 | 65 | Sweden |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 98 | 52 | Sweden |
| Religion & Worldviews | 82 | 59 | Sweden |
| Demography | 65 | 46 | Sweden |