Belgium vs Germany
Belgium and Germany have a near-identical overall cost of living (price level 78.2 vs 77.4, 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 Germany
Price level (US=100) 78.2 77.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $73,552
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $76,180
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Germany
Housing & utilities 177 169
Food 124 122
Transport 150 152
Restaurants & hotels 166 149
Health 124 118
Communication 207 140
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Germany
Quality-of-life score 96/100 95/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.9
Internet users 96% 93%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Germany?
They cost about the same, with price levels of 78.2 and 77.4 (US = 100).
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Germany?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $99,000 in Germany, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Germany?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 95 out of 100.
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