Austria is an economically strong and culturally rich country located in the central part of Europe. The country is located between Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The population of Austria is approximately 8.9 million people. The country supports high living standards, good infrastructure, healthcare, and educational systems.

Sweden is located in Northern Europe and has a reputation for having a high quality of life, a comprehensive welfare system, and beautiful landscapes. In Sweden, there are no legal provisions for determining the minimum wages, as in most other countries. Collective negotiations conducted between trade unions and employers serve to determine the wage rates in that country. This is by itself the only guarantee that workers within various sectors are paid compensation fair to the industry and region.