Israel vs Malaysia
Israel is about 68% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Israel scores higher (95 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Israel Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 96.1 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Malaysia
Housing & utilities 269 34
Food 190 82
Transport 170 63
Restaurants & hotels 215 30
Health 204 44
Communication 107 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 95/100 92/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 0.7
Internet users 88% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Malaysia?
Israel is more expensive: about 68% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $32,500 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Malaysia?
Israel scores higher, 95 vs 92 out of 100.
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