Austria vs Malaysia
Austria is about 61% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 80.0 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Austria scores higher (95 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Austria Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 80.0 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,911 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,160 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Austria Malaysia
Housing & utilities 159 34
Food 126 82
Transport 153 63
Restaurants & hotels 138 30
Health 147 44
Communication 123 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Austria Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 95/100 92/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 92% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Austria more expensive than Malaysia?
Austria is more expensive: about 61% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Austria would cost roughly $39,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Austria or Malaysia?
Austria scores higher, 95 vs 92 out of 100.
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