Belgium vs Canada
Canada is about 8% pricier than Belgium overall, with a price level of 85.4 versus 78.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Belgium Canada
Price level (US=100) 78.2 85.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $64,610
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $63,630
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Canada
Housing & utilities 177 201
Food 124 146
Transport 150 128
Restaurants & hotels 166 151
Health 124 150
Communication 207 303
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Canada
Quality-of-life score 96/100 94/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 2.0
Internet users 96% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Canada?
Canada is more expensive: about 8% pricier than Belgium overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Canada?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $109,000 in Canada, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Canada?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 94 out of 100.
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