Bangladesh vs Malaysia
Malaysia is about 12% pricier than Bangladesh overall, with a price level of 31.1 versus 27.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Malaysia scores higher (92 vs 70 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 27.3 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh Malaysia
Housing & utilities 31 34
Food 85 82
Transport 74 63
Restaurants & hotels 39 30
Health 27 44
Communication 49 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 70/100 92/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 0.7
Internet users 53% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than Malaysia?
Malaysia is more expensive: about 12% pricier than Bangladesh overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $114,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or Malaysia?
Malaysia scores higher, 92 vs 70 out of 100.
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