Malaysia vs Norway
Norway is about 64% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 86.3 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Norway scores higher (98 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Malaysia Norway
Price level (US=100) 31.1 86.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $102,038
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $106,830
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia Norway
Housing & utilities 34 179
Food 82 175
Transport 63 186
Restaurants & hotels 30 220
Health 44 204
Communication 81 226
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia Norway
Quality-of-life score 92/100 98/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.7
Internet users 98% 99%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than Norway?
Norway is more expensive: about 64% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Norway?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $277,500 in Norway, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or Norway?
Norway scores higher, 98 vs 92 out of 100.
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