Belgium vs Philippines
Belgium is about 56% pricier than Philippines overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 34.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 67 of 100).
Metric Belgium Philippines
Price level (US=100) 78.2 34.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $11,794
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $13,330
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 3.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Philippines
Housing & utilities 177 58
Food 124 92
Transport 150 76
Restaurants & hotels 166 48
Health 124 50
Communication 207 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Philippines
Quality-of-life score 96/100 67/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 70 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 4.3
Internet users 96% 67%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Philippines?
Belgium is more expensive: about 56% pricier than Philippines overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Philippines?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $44,000 in Philippines, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Philippines?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 67 out of 100.
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