Belgium vs Singapore
Belgium is about 22% pricier than Singapore overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 61.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Belgium Singapore
Price level (US=100) 78.2 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Singapore
Housing & utilities 177 135
Food 124 129
Transport 150 173
Restaurants & hotels 166 70
Health 124 130
Communication 207 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Singapore
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.1
Internet users 96% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Singapore?
Belgium is more expensive: about 22% pricier than Singapore overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $78,000 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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