Belgium vs Israel
Israel is about 19% pricier than Belgium overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 78.2 (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 Israel
Price level (US=100) 78.2 96.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $57,236
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $56,790
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Israel
Housing & utilities 177 269
Food 124 190
Transport 150 170
Restaurants & hotels 166 215
Health 124 204
Communication 207 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Israel
Quality-of-life score 96/100 95/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 1.6
Internet users 96% 88%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Israel?
Israel is more expensive: about 19% pricier than Belgium overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Israel?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $123,000 in Israel, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Israel?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 95 out of 100.
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