Germany vs Malaysia
Germany is about 60% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Germany Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 77.4 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Malaysia
Housing & utilities 169 34
Food 122 82
Transport 152 63
Restaurants & hotels 149 30
Health 118 44
Communication 140 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 95/100 92/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 93% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Malaysia?
Germany 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 Germany would cost roughly $40,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Malaysia?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 92 out of 100.
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