Belgium vs South Africa
Belgium is about 47% pricier than South Africa overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 41.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 53 of 100).
Metric Belgium South Africa
Price level (US=100) 78.2 41.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $15,456
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $15,150
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 4.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium South Africa
Housing & utilities 177 76
Food 124 88
Transport 150 99
Restaurants & hotels 166 60
Health 124 76
Communication 207 76
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium South Africa
Quality-of-life score 96/100 53/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 66 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 43.7
Internet users 96% 78%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than South Africa?
Belgium is more expensive: about 47% pricier than South Africa overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in South Africa?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $52,500 in South Africa, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or South Africa?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 53 out of 100.
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