China vs Malaysia
China is about 38% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 49.8 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in communication. Quality of life is similar, around 91 of 100 for both.
Metric China Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 49.8 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Malaysia
Housing & utilities 69 34
Food 130 82
Transport 82 63
Restaurants & hotels 85 30
Health 64 44
Communication 86 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 91/100 92/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.7
Internet users 92% 98%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Malaysia?
China is more expensive: about 38% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $62,500 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Malaysia?
They score similarly, 91 and 92 out of 100 on our index.
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