Belgium vs Thailand
Belgium is about 61% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Belgium Thailand
Price level (US=100) 78.2 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Thailand
Housing & utilities 177 26
Food 124 85
Transport 150 68
Restaurants & hotels 166 42
Health 124 40
Communication 207 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Thailand
Quality-of-life score 96/100 86/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 4.8
Internet users 96% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Thailand?
Belgium is more expensive: about 61% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $38,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Thailand?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 86 out of 100.
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