Chile vs Malaysia
Chile 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 communication. Quality of life is similar, around 92 of 100 for both.
Metric Chile Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 46.9 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $36,181 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $34,320 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 4.3% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Chile Malaysia
Housing & utilities 95 34
Food 125 82
Transport 91 63
Restaurants & hotels 102 30
Health 69 44
Communication 115 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Chile Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 92/100 92/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 6.3 0.7
Internet users 96% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Chile more expensive than Malaysia?
Chile 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 Chile would cost roughly $66,500 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Chile or Malaysia?
They score similarly, 92 and 92 out of 100 on our index.
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