Brazil vs Malaysia
Brazil is about 34% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 46.9 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Malaysia scores higher (92 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Brazil Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 46.9 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil Malaysia
Housing & utilities 54 34
Food 81 82
Transport 89 63
Restaurants & hotels 49 30
Health 69 44
Communication 95 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 77/100 92/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 0.7
Internet users 84% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than Malaysia?
Brazil is more expensive: about 34% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $66,500 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or Malaysia?
Malaysia scores higher, 92 vs 77 out of 100.
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