Malaysia vs Romania
Romania is about 25% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 41.5 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 88 of 100).
Metric Malaysia Romania
Price level (US=100) 31.1 41.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $49,077
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $47,920
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 5.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia Romania
Housing & utilities 34 66
Food 82 81
Transport 63 103
Restaurants & hotels 30 81
Health 44 28
Communication 81 47
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia Romania
Quality-of-life score 92/100 88/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 76 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.1
Internet users 98% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than Romania?
Romania is more expensive: about 25% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Romania?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $133,500 in Romania, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or Romania?
Malaysia scores higher, 92 vs 88 out of 100.
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