Belgium vs Malaysia
Belgium is about 60% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 78.2 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Belgium scores higher (96 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Belgium Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 78.2 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,514 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $74,770 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Belgium Malaysia
Housing & utilities 177 34
Food 124 82
Transport 150 63
Restaurants & hotels 166 30
Health 124 44
Communication 207 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Belgium Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 96/100 92/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.1 0.7
Internet users 96% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Belgium more expensive than Malaysia?
Belgium is more expensive: about 60% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Belgium would cost roughly $40,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Belgium or Malaysia?
Belgium scores higher, 96 vs 92 out of 100.
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