Belgium vs India
Belgium is about 69% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 75 of 100).
Metric Belgium India
Price level (US=100) 78.2 24.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $11,160
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $11,000
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 5.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium India
Housing & utilities 177 29
Food 124 58
Transport 150 62
Restaurants & hotels 166 39
Health 124 23
Communication 207 27
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium India
Quality-of-life score 96/100 75/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 2.8
Internet users 96% 70%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than India?
Belgium is more expensive: about 69% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in India?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $31,500 in India, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or India?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 75 out of 100.
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