Belgium vs France
Belgium is about 4% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Belgium France
Price level (US=100) 78.2 74.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $62,557
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $63,880
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium France
Housing & utilities 177 173
Food 124 129
Transport 150 153
Restaurants & hotels 166 158
Health 124 103
Communication 207 122
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium France
Quality-of-life score 96/100 95/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 1.3
Internet users 96% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than France?
Belgium is more expensive: about 4% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in France?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $95,500 in France, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or France?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 95 out of 100.
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