Japan vs Malaysia
Japan is about 51% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Japan Malaysia
Price level (US=100) 63.4 31.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $38,779
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $37,450
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 1.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Malaysia
Housing & utilities 177 34
Food 191 82
Transport 150 63
Restaurants & hotels 148 30
Health 97 44
Communication 227 81
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Malaysia
Quality-of-life score 96/100 92/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 0.7
Internet users 86% 98%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Malaysia?
Japan is more expensive: about 51% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Malaysia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $49,000 in Malaysia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Malaysia?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 92 out of 100.
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