Malaysia vs Singapore
Singapore is about 49% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 61.1 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Malaysia Singapore
Price level (US=100) 31.1 61.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $150,689
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $126,190
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 2.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia Singapore
Housing & utilities 34 135
Food 82 129
Transport 63 173
Restaurants & hotels 30 70
Health 44 130
Communication 81 128
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia Singapore
Quality-of-life score 92/100 97/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.1
Internet users 98% 94%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than Singapore?
Singapore is more expensive: about 49% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Singapore?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $196,500 in Singapore, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or Singapore?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 92 out of 100.
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