Ireland vs Malaysia
Ireland is about 64% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Ireland Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 85.9 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Malaysia
Housing & utilities 279 34
Food 140 82
Transport 156 63
Restaurants & hotels 172 30
Health 189 44
Communication 183 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 96/100 92/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.7
Internet users 97% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Malaysia?
Ireland is more expensive: about 64% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $36,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Malaysia?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 92 out of 100.
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