Malaysia vs Poland
Poland is about 37% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 49.7 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Malaysia scores higher (92 vs 90 of 100).
Metric Malaysia Poland
Price level (US=100) 31.1 49.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $51,263
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $49,540
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 3.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia Poland
Housing & utilities 34 55
Food 82 85
Transport 63 103
Restaurants & hotels 30 98
Health 44 46
Communication 81 65
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia Poland
Quality-of-life score 92/100 90/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.8
Internet users 98% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than Poland?
Poland is more expensive: about 37% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Poland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $160,000 in Poland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or Poland?
Malaysia scores higher, 92 vs 90 out of 100.
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