Belgium vs Vietnam
Belgium is about 63% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Belgium Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 78.2 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Vietnam
Housing & utilities 177 38
Food 124 79
Transport 150 70
Restaurants & hotels 166 36
Health 124 30
Communication 207 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 96/100 79/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 1.5
Internet users 96% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Vietnam?
Belgium is more expensive: about 63% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $37,500 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Vietnam?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 79 out of 100.
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