Australia vs Belgium
Australia is about 14% pricier than Belgium overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 78.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Australia Belgium
Price level (US=100) 90.9 78.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $73,514
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $74,770
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Belgium
Housing & utilities 257 177
Food 148 124
Transport 136 150
Restaurants & hotels 187 166
Health 194 124
Communication 115 207
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Belgium
Quality-of-life score 96/100 96/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.1
Internet users 96% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Belgium?
Australia is more expensive: about 14% pricier than Belgium overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Belgium?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $86,000 in Belgium, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Belgium?
They score similarly, 96 and 96 out of 100 on our index.
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