Spain vs Sweden

Between the two, Spain is cheaper — $1,852/mo vs $2,228/mo. Spain is pricier than 22 of 41 European countries; Sweden is pricier than 29 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, Sweden is safer — 4.1/5 vs 2.8/5. Spain is less safe than 24 of 41 European countries; Sweden is safer than 31 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, Sweden scores higher on mobility — 3.7/5 vs 3.2/5. Spain is easier to get around than 25 of 41 European countries; Sweden is easier to get around than 36 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, Sweden scores higher on culture — 4.0/5 vs 3.9/5. Spain is richer in culture than 31 of 41 European countries; Sweden is richer in culture than 37 of 41 European countries.

Spain's passport reaches 105 destinations visa-free to Sweden's 99 — Spain opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Between the two, Spain is better connected — 315M passengers/yr vs 31M passengers/yr. Spain is busier than 83 of 87 countries worldwide; Sweden is quieter than 43 of 87 countries worldwide. Spain sees ~7 air passengers per resident a year; Sweden sees ~3 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Spain runs -5°C to 35°C for most people; Sweden runs -20°C to 26°C for most people. Luleå runs colder, at -29°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.