Belgium vs Egypt
Belgium is about 77% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Belgium Egypt
Price level (US=100) 78.2 17.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $19,094
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $18,230
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 28.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Egypt
Housing & utilities 177 22
Food 124 64
Transport 150 49
Restaurants & hotels 166 29
Health 124 25
Communication 207 44
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Egypt
Quality-of-life score 96/100 77/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 1.3
Internet users 96% 75%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Egypt?
Belgium is more expensive: about 77% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Egypt?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $22,500 in Egypt, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Egypt?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 77 out of 100.
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