Belgium vs Sweden
Sweden is about 3% pricier than Belgium overall, with a price level of 80.7 versus 78.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Sweden scores higher (98 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Belgium Sweden
Price level (US=100) 78.2 80.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $71,845
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $75,000
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 Sweden
Housing & utilities 177 185
Food 124 138
Transport 150 186
Restaurants & hotels 166 176
Health 124 173
Communication 207 173
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Sweden
Quality-of-life score 96/100 98/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 1.1
Internet users 96% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Sweden?
Sweden is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Belgium overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Sweden?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $103,000 in Sweden, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Sweden?
Sweden scores higher, 98 vs 96 out of 100.
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