Belgium vs Italy
Belgium is about 15% pricier than Italy overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 66.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Belgium Italy
Price level (US=100) 78.2 66.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $62,014
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $61,620
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 1.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Italy
Housing & utilities 177 143
Food 124 124
Transport 150 142
Restaurants & hotels 166 146
Health 124 126
Communication 207 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Italy
Quality-of-life score 96/100 96/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.6
Internet users 96% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Italy?
Belgium is more expensive: about 15% pricier than Italy overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Italy?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $84,500 in Italy, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Italy?
They score similarly, 96 and 96 out of 100 on our index.
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