Do we live comfortably and in a pleasant environment?

Abstract

Another important aspect of individual well-being is the quality of the housing and the living environment in which people spend their lives. In Chap. 7, we have already seen the importance of this aspect for the health of Belgians. Although we saw in the previous chapter that the recurring expenditure on housing forms a very significant proportion of the total family budget, this information is not really enough to say anything about the quality of the housing. Indeed, an uncomfortable home in an unpleasant environment can also lead to high current expenditure.