Belgium vs Ireland
Ireland is about 9% pricier than Belgium overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 78.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Belgium Ireland
Price level (US=100) 78.2 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Ireland
Housing & utilities 177 279
Food 124 140
Transport 150 156
Restaurants & hotels 166 172
Health 124 189
Communication 207 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Ireland
Quality-of-life score 96/100 96/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.7
Internet users 96% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Ireland?
Ireland is more expensive: about 9% pricier than Belgium overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $110,000 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Ireland?
They score similarly, 96 and 96 out of 100 on our index.
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