Australia vs Malaysia
Australia is about 66% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Australia Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 90.9 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Malaysia
Housing & utilities 257 34
Food 148 82
Transport 136 63
Restaurants & hotels 187 30
Health 194 44
Communication 115 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 96/100 92/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 96% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Malaysia?
Australia is more expensive: about 66% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $34,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Malaysia?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 92 out of 100.
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