Malaysia vs Netherlands
Netherlands is about 61% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Netherlands scores higher (97 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Malaysia Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 31.1 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia Netherlands
Housing & utilities 34 195
Food 82 115
Transport 63 165
Restaurants & hotels 30 162
Health 44 151
Communication 81 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 92/100 97/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.7
Internet users 98% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than Netherlands?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 61% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $255,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or Netherlands?
Netherlands scores higher, 97 vs 92 out of 100.
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