Belgium vs Spain
Belgium is about 21% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Belgium Spain
Price level (US=100) 78.2 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Spain
Housing & utilities 177 148
Food 124 114
Transport 150 131
Restaurants & hotels 166 111
Health 124 123
Communication 207 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Spain
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.7
Internet users 96% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Spain?
Belgium is more expensive: about 21% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $79,000 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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