Belgium vs China
Belgium is about 36% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Belgium China
Price level (US=100) 78.2 49.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $27,105
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $26,920
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 0.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium China
Housing & utilities 177 69
Food 124 130
Transport 150 82
Restaurants & hotels 166 85
Health 124 64
Communication 207 86
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium China
Quality-of-life score 96/100 91/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.5
Internet users 96% 92%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than China?
Belgium is more expensive: about 36% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in China?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $63,500 in China, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or China?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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