Malaysia vs United States
United States is about 69% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Malaysia scores higher (92 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Malaysia United States
Price level (US=100) 31.1 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia United States
Housing & utilities 34 215
Food 82 117
Transport 63 116
Restaurants & hotels 30 142
Health 44 208
Communication 81 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia United States
Quality-of-life score 92/100 91/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 5.8
Internet users 98% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 69% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $321,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or United States?
Malaysia scores higher, 92 vs 91 out of 100.
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