Italy vs Malaysia
Italy is about 53% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Italy Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 66.1 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,014 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,620 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 1.0% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Italy Malaysia
Housing & utilities 143 34
Food 124 82
Transport 142 63
Restaurants & hotels 146 30
Health 126 44
Communication 107 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Italy Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 96/100 92/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 0.7
Internet users 89% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Italy more expensive than Malaysia?
Italy is more expensive: about 53% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Italy would cost roughly $47,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Italy or Malaysia?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 92 out of 100.
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