Bangladesh vs Belgium
Belgium is about 65% pricier than Bangladesh overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 27.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 70 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh Belgium
Price level (US=100) 27.3 78.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $73,514
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $74,770
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh Belgium
Housing & utilities 31 177
Food 85 124
Transport 74 150
Restaurants & hotels 39 166
Health 27 124
Communication 49 207
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh Belgium
Quality-of-life score 70/100 96/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 1.1
Internet users 53% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than Belgium?
Belgium is more expensive: about 65% pricier than Bangladesh overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Belgium?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $286,500 in Belgium, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or Belgium?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 70 out of 100.
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