Belgium vs United Kingdom

Between the two, United Kingdom is cheaper — $2,247/mo vs $2,622/mo. Belgium is pricier than 36 of 41 European countries; United Kingdom is pricier than 31 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, Belgium is safer — 3.2/5 vs 2.6/5. Belgium is safer than 21 of 41 European countries; United Kingdom is less safe than 27 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, United Kingdom scores higher on mobility — 3.4/5 vs 3.1/5. Belgium is easier to get around than 24 of 41 European countries; United Kingdom is easier to get around than 31 of 41 European countries.

Between the two, United Kingdom scores higher on culture — 4.3/5 vs 3.7/5. Belgium is richer in culture than 26 of 41 European countries; United Kingdom is richer in culture than 40 of 41 European countries.

Belgium's passport reaches 106 destinations visa-free to United Kingdom's 126 — United Kingdom opens more doors without a visa. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Between the two, United Kingdom is better connected — 287M passengers/yr vs 34M passengers/yr. Belgium is busier than 44 of 87 countries worldwide; United Kingdom is busier than 81 of 87 countries worldwide. Belgium sees ~3 air passengers per resident a year; United Kingdom sees ~4 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Belgium runs -13°C to 30°C for most people; the United Kingdom runs -14°C to 25°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.