Malaysia vs Spain
Spain is about 50% pricier than Malaysia overall, with a price level of 61.9 versus 31.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 92 of 100).
Metric Malaysia Spain
Price level (US=100) 31.1 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $38,779 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $37,450 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 1.8% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Malaysia Spain
Housing & utilities 34 148
Food 82 114
Transport 63 131
Restaurants & hotels 30 111
Health 44 123
Communication 81 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Malaysia Spain
Quality-of-life score 92/100 97/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.7
Internet users 98% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Malaysia more expensive than Spain?
Spain is more expensive: about 50% pricier than Malaysia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Malaysia would cost roughly $199,000 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Malaysia or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 92 out of 100.
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